Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
The 5,360-acre Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is on the western edge of the Great Basin.
Plan Around Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
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Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Details
The 5,360-acre Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is on the western edge of the Great Basin. The landscape is made of different types of habitats including seasonal and semi-permanent wetlands, wet meadows, riparian zones, sagebrush steppe, reservoir, and cropland. The cold desert environment serves as a migration and staging zone for ducks, geese, and other wetland birds. Field trips for schoolchildren are offered during the fall and spring, and adults can look forward to fishing and hunting waterfowl.
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National WildLife Refuges
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
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16.2 mi away
Emigrant Trail
This route allows you to explore many of the undeveloped natural forests in Northern California.
30.0 mi away
Modoc Line Rail Trail
Running between Wendel and McArthur Siding, this epic 86-mile bike ride crosses through some of the most rural and rugged landscapes of Northeastern California.
37.4 mi away
Barrel Springs Back Country Byway
This 93-mile loop leaves Cedarville before traveling across the border into Nevada, up towards the Oregon border, and then back into California near Fort Bidwell.
38.8 mi away
Modoc National Forest
The Modoc National Forest is filled with green mountain slopes, and well-kept trails that traverse high mountain ridges.
41.7 mi away
Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge includes a stunning 20,000 acres of open water, and 26,000 acres of juniper, upland bunchgrass, and low sagebrush surrounding the water.
