Towns Of Modoc County


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Modoc County Information


Travel north from Siskiyou and you'll reach Modoc County, a quiet, remote area of northeastern California which consists basically of one town, Alturas, and lots of wilderness areas. One of the best ways to tour the area and learn about its rich Indian history is by driving the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway, which begins in the former company owned mining town of McCloud and ends at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, where guests can view the largest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the U.S. Along the way, explore Lava Beds National Monument, used to train the Apollo astronauts for the first moon landing!

The most exciting aspect of Modoc County California is a hard question to answer. This is because there are so many options to select from choosing one or even a dozen really great ones would be impossible! The best bet is to start at the top of the magnificent county and work or play your way down to the southernmost tip. The natural wonders that await any traveler coming into the area will be vast and stupendous. There are opportunities to see some of the endangered wildlife that are making a brave comeback from the point of no return and are flourishing through the combined effort of so many loving and caring northern Californians. The Modoc County CA National Wildlife Center is really working hard on saving the animal life that makes this area one of the truly wonderful places to see and experience.

Another great family outing while in this county can be had at The Modoc County Historical Museum in Alturas. The Modoc County Historical Museum is situated at the corner of Main Street and County Road 56 in Alturas, California. There you can learn about the varied history of the area and also see how life was for the earlier settlers of the territory. The day can be spent in the educational pursuits of what made California great at the museum then head on back to the cabin or cottage for a nice dinner. There are so many places to eat in Modoc County CA so that will not be any issue for you and your hungry family.

One of the featured places to stay a night or longer in Modoc County is the Tall Timber Lodge in Alturas. The home is located in the beautiful mountains of northeastern California. There you can have year around access to the Modoc National Forest with all of its physical and environmental beauty. The best time to visit the area is anytime since the winter even has some of the best skiing and snow-boarding action available. The surrounding lakes of the forest offer the avid angler in the family the opportunity for some classic trout fishing. There are so many tributaries that are hidden from view they are like finding hidden jewels where a large trout may be lurking? The entire Modoc Region offers the spice of life that is essential to any family vacation.

Every year the Modoc area has one of the most entertaining events in the entire state of California, Fandango Days. During the hot summer month of July the entire community rallies and meets in Alturas for a very special time. There are parades, music shows, art festivals, and so many other fun family and cultural activities that will certainly entertain and excite everyone! Modoc County is the reason that the Fandango Days brings in so many visitors each and every tear and will continue this trend for years and decades to come.

A great adventure in Modoc County CA is The Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway. This is the newest addition to the Forest Service Scenic Byway system. The scenic byway was designated because of its important historic, scenic, natural and recreational resources. The Emigrant Trails Scenic route includes state and federal highways in Modoc and Siskiyou Counties, CA. Highways 395, 299, and 139 all lead to recreation designation areas. The roads are safe and open year-round so you will be able to transverse those no matter what time you visit Modoc County CA.

Recreation and wildlife abounds in Modoc County CA and the best recreational opportunities are available on and near the byway. These opportunities include: wildlife viewing at Goose Lake and Forest Service sites along Highway 139, recreation in various Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management areas and enjoying discovering the traces of the emigrant trails in the area. The best way to see the byway is of course to drive it! There are so many cutouts and pullovers where you can get out and really stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh mountain air. The children can learn about the makeup of the entire area and even may learn a thing or two about California. The Modoc County CA scenic opportunities are some of the best in the nation.

One of the favorite activities while visiting Modoc County CA is camping. There are many wonderful places to pitch a tent and this is the main reason for coming to the area in the first place. It is far too easy to just go to a place far or even a few hours from the residence and just do the same things you could do while at home. The beauty of a vacation trip to Modoc County CA is that you are in the best outdoors area and you should take advantage of that opportunity.