Lassen Creek Campground

The sharp obsidian fragments glinting along the creek banks announce Lassen Creek Campground's prime location near volcanic geological wonders. This first-come, first-served Forest Service site offers a quintessential high-desert camping experience with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets amid juniper-dotted landscapes at 5,200 feet elevation. The campground's proximity to obsidian collection areas creates unique day hiking opportunities, while its 14-day stay limit accommodates extended wilderness exploration.

Dusty roads lead to widely spaced sites with views of the Warner Mountains, where volcanic soils support fragrant sagebrush and scattered ponderosa pines. Campers must bring all water supplies, creating a self-sufficient atmosphere perfect for stargazing away from light pollution. The area's volcanic legacy appears in nearby Glass Mountain's obsidian flows, visible on short drives along Modoc County's backcountry discovery routes.

Cedarville provides basic services 30 minutes north, though most visitors prioritize the campground's isolation and access to Modoc National Forest's 1.6 million acres of high desert wilderness. The setting suits self-contained campers seeking dark skies, geological curiosities, and the quiet crunch of volcanic gravel underfoot.