Wildlife refuge · California
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its own timing: April through May and September through October.
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in pictures
Illustrative photos, not current conditions
What the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
“The refuge is located on the western edge of the Great Basin, a high elevation, cold desert environment.”Visit official site ↗
When to go
In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
- April through May and September through October“The best opportunity to observe the greatest diversity of wildlife on Modoc NWR is from April through May and September through October during morning or evening hours.”
Before you go
Binoculars or a spotting scope can greatly help you in observing wildlife by minimizing disturbance to the animals.
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge on the map
With the places we follow within 60 miles
- Lava BedsLocal timing: March into September
- Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
Nearby
Within 60 straight-line miles; roads are longer
- Lava BedsWildflowers · March into September · 56 mi
Worth the drive
60 to 100 straight-line miles away
Hat Creek Rim 70 mi · Lassen Volcanic 84 mi · Mount Shasta 93 mi
How we know
Every fact on this page, from these pages
- Sep 30Park ServiceModoc National Wildlife Refuge: seasonal timing (Codex round 25; saved under research/round25/pages/)Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)
- Oct 1Park ServiceModoc National Wildlife Refuge (Codex round 28)Source (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in a new tab)