Patterson
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Patterson 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
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,175 ft
41.1981, -120.1861 in Modoc. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Patterson?
No. Patterson 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 Patterson?
Camping at Patterson is free.
Is there drinking water at Patterson?
Yes, Patterson has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Patterson?
Patterson is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Patterson
East Creek Equestrian Campground 
Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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