California · Camping

Ash Creek

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Ash Creek open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Modoc National Forest.

  • Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026

    Agency alert covering Modoc National Forest · Order 09-26-01 · USFS · Modoc National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Modoc National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,883 ft
  • Big Valley Ranger DistrictModoc National Forest

Ash Creek Campground sits in the Big Valley Ranger District of Modoc National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It is a low-elevation site that opens earlier in the season than higher ground campgrounds, which makes it an option for an early or late stay. The camp's vault toilets are the only amenity listed, and there are no fees to use the site. Fishing is always good at Ash Creek, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the creek. Fly fishing spots within walking distance of the campground make it easy to spend time on the water. Summer brings the warmest weather, with typical July highs around 89°F and lows near 51°F. Those figures come from a nearby weather station at Adin, about 6.5 miles away. The station sits roughly 700 feet higher than the campground, so conditions here run a little warmer and drier. Winter is cold, with typical January highs around 47°F and lows near 25°F. The Red Tail Rim Trail passes just past the campground, with its south trailhead close by. That trail is about 22 miles long and open to equestrian, mountain biking and foot travel. Lower Rush Creek campground is about 9.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Ash Creek

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 25°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 26°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 29°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 32°

      9 wet

    5. May

      71° / 39°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 44°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 51°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 49°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 43°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 35°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 28°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 23°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Adin Rs, CA, 6.5 mi away at 4,195 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.