Patterson

California

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Modoc National Forest; most severe: Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026

    USFSPosted Sep 27 · checked 10 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 59°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather10 h ago

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Patterson Campground is located on the southern end of the SouthWarner Wilderness area. This is an idealsite to begin one '||chr(39)||'s hike of the Summit Trail. Patterson is a family camp with only 6 sites for tents and small campers and trailers.The Equestrian camping is now located at East Creek Campground, less than a mile to the west. Horses are no longer allowed in Patterson Campground.

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Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.
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