Lava Camp
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Lava Camp is a National Forest campground near Modoc, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,386 ft
41.4028, -121.3372 in Modoc. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lava Camp?
No. Lava Camp 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 Lava Camp?
Camping at Lava Camp is free.
Who manages Lava Camp?
Lava Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lava Camp
More campgrounds: camping near Modoc and campgrounds in Modoc.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01