Cedar Pass

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Cedar Pass is a National Forest campground near Modoc, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Modoc, California

National Forest
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Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

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Elevation
5,868 ft

41.5603, -120.2936 in Modoc. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cedar Pass?

No. Cedar Pass is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Pass?

Camping at Cedar Pass is free.

Who manages Cedar Pass?

Cedar Pass is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cedar Pass

More campgrounds: camping near Modoc and campgrounds in Modoc.

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