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Patterson Campground

9 mi southwest of Eagleville, CA · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Patterson Campground

Patterson Campground is located on the southern end of the South Warner Wilderness area. This is an ideal site to begin one's hike of the Summit Trail. Patterson is a family camp with only 6 sites for tents and small campers and trailers. Equestrian camping is not advisable in Patterson Campground, consider staying at [East Creek Campground](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/modoc/recarea/?recid=71254) instead. Patterson Guard Station Directly adjacent to Patterson Campground is Patterson Guard Station. Built in 1921 and renovated in 2022, this cabin is now available for overnight rentals through Rec.gov [Reserve Now](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10229798)

  • Fees: $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles.
  • Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.
  • Managed by: USFS - Modoc National Forest
  • Where: 9 mi southwest of Eagleville, CA · 41.19801, -120.18702

Things to do:

HikingHorseback riding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

36°
20°Jan
37°
20°Feb
41°
23°Mar
45°
26°Apr
55°
34°May
64°
39°Jun
76°
47°Jul
74°
46°Aug
68°
41°Sep
54°
32°Oct
42°
25°Nov
35°
19°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Patterson Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Summit TrailHorse0.1 mi23.4 mi
Connector TrailHorse0.2 mi0.7 mi
East Creek TrailHorse0.6 mi5.7 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

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