California · Camping

Upper Rush Creek

May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Upper Rush 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 5,149 ft
  • Big Valley Ranger DistrictModoc National Forest

Upper Rush Creek is a campground in California with 65 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Upper Rush Creek

    Best months: May–June and September. 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

      42° / 20°

    2. Feb

      48° / 23°

    3. Mar

      53° / 27°

    4. Apr

      59° / 30°

    5. May

      69° / 37°

    6. Jun

      78° / 43°

    7. Jul

      88° / 48°

    8. Aug

      87° / 45°

    9. Sep

      80° / 38°

    10. Oct

      67° / 28°

    11. Nov

      52° / 23°

    12. Dec

      41° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canby 3 Sw, CA, 8.8 mi away at 4,310 ft. The station sits about 800 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.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)