Mill Creek Falls Campground is located at the edge of the South Warner Wilderness, 33 miles southeast of Alturas. Visitors to the campground often use it as a jumping off spot for adventures into the wilderness. Mill Creek Falls and ½-mile long Clear Lake are less than half a mile from the campground.
Mill Creek Falls Campground is in a thick pine forest at an elevation of nearly 5,700 feet. The campground has 22 campsites. Eight of them are suitable for small RVs or trailers. The remainder are best used by those with tents. There is a 14 day limit for staying at the campground.
| Mill Creek Falls Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Off Jess Valley Rd., off Hwy. 395 at the town of Likely which is 19 miles south of Alturas |
| Elevation: | 5,680 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: |
Reno - 166 miles
Alturas - 33 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 22 |
| Camping Season: | June through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Modoc National Forest |
| Warner Mountain Ranger District: | (530) 279-6116 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Mill Creek Falls Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some accessible sites and facilities |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, check-out Noon |
| Mill Creek Falls Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Mill Creek Falls, Clear Lake, fishing, hiking, South Warner Wilderness, South Fork Pit River, at West Valley Reservoir find kayaking, fishing, boating, picnicking, windsurfing, and waterskiing |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Lava Beds National Monument and the surrounding area enjoy a variety of attractions in the area, none more popular than the many lava tubes. The Visitor Center is only open in the summer.
Check Modoc National Forest - Mill Creek Falls Campground for any campground updates.
