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Emerson Campground
4 mi south of Eagleville, CA · No signal at camp
About Emerson Campground
Located on the east side of the South Warner Wilderness, this campground and picnic area also serve as the staging area for the Emerson Trail into the wilderness. This free campground is fairly secluded due to the narrow, steep, rough, dirt access road. Campsites are mostly shady and set back from the parking area in the trees. There is no water at Emerson Campground.
- Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.
- Managed by: USFS - Modoc National Forest
- Where: 4 mi south of Eagleville, CA · 41.26389, -120.13779
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Emerson Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 3.4 mi |
| North Emerson Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Bearcamp Trail | Horse | 1.1 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Owl Creek Trail | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 18.2 mi |
| Summit Trail | Horse | 2.8 mi | 23.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Patterson Campground 5.3 mi
- East Creek Campground 5.6 mi
- Soup Springs Campground 8.3 mi
- Mill Creek Falls Campground 8.3 mi
- Blue Lake Campground 11.5 mi
- Pepperdine Campground 14.1 mi