Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Captain Jack's Stronghold (CA)
During the Modoc War in the late 19th century, 57 native Modoc Indian warriors and their families held off over one thousand American troops for five months in this naturally-created lava fortress.
Location: Located along byway at the northern end of Lava Beds National Monument.
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Klamath National Forest - California (CA)
The Klamath National Forest contains an abundance of forested land and water, providing habitat for over 400 species of wildlife. Hiking, biking, camping, and fishing are all available within the forest.
Location: In northern California
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Lava Beds National Monument (CA)
Lava Beds National Monument is the site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in the world. The Monument is also significant as the historical setting for the Modoc War.
Location: Located about 50 miles from the northern end of the byway across the state line in California just off of US Hwy 97.
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Located at the top of Medicine Lake Volcano, Medicine Lake provides visitors with a fine picnic, camping, or hiking spot.
Location: Medicine Lake is located right alongside the byway. Signs will point out the way as you summit Medicine Lake Volcano
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This forest located in the northeastern corner of California has outstanding opportunities for recreation, special habitat management, unique species viewing, and sustainable ecosystem and watershed management.
Location: The northeastern corner of California
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Mount Shasta Board and Ski Park (CA)
Featuring over 400 acres of skiable terrain serviced by three four lifts, Mount Shasta provides conventional skiing and snowboarding runs along with terrain parks for various skill levels.
Location: Located at the end of the byway, Mount Shasta is found just North of the town of McCloud.
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest (CA)
The forest encompasses five wildernesses, hundreds of mountain lakes, and 1,900 miles of streams. It provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, mountain climbing, skiing, and scenic driving.
Location: In northern California
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Tulelake is a small, quaint, historic town, located in the horseradish growing capital of the world. The town hosts many cultural activities including Butte Valley Fair, held the weekend before Labor Day.
Location: Northeast of Tule Lake and the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CA)
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest annual concentration of waterfowl in North America. Over 200 species of birds can be found on and near the 13,000-acre lake that takes up part of the 39,116 acres of mostly open water and croplands.
Location: In the Tule Lake Basin of northeast California
