Siskiyou–Modoc
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Siskiyou–Modoc
“State of Jefferson”
Land of living rivers and ancient peaks
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Welcome to Siskiyou–Modoc! Whether you're here for the mountain, the rivers, or the wide-open spaces, you'll find a community that loves the outdoors. Come say hi and share what you're up to this week.
Clubs for Siskiyou–Modoc
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The room
One room for everyone around Siskiyou–Modoc. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Siskiyou–Modoc. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mount Shasta Iconic 14,179-foot volcano with hiking and skiing.
- Lava Beds National Monument Over 700 caves and volcanic landscapes.
- Castle Crags State Park Granite spires and hiking trails.
- Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatching and wetland habitats.
- Yreka Historic District Gold Rush-era buildings and shops.
- Siskiyou County Museum Local history and Native American artifacts.
- Outdoors Hiking Mount Shasta
- Outdoors Fishing the Klamath River
- With kids Visiting the Yreka Historic District
- With kids Exploring Lava Beds National Monument
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings Live music at the fair
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Hot springs
Through the year
- Siskiyou Golden Fair August County fair with rodeo, exhibits, and carnival.
- Modoc County Fair August Small-town fair with livestock and carnival.
- Tule Lake Bird Festival April Celebrates migratory birds and wetlands.
- McCloud River Salmon Festival September Salmon run and community celebration.
- Weed Day July Small-town festival with parade and fireworks.
The region has a continental climate with cold winters and warm, dry summers. Best time to be out is June through September. Best: Summer and early fall are best for outdoor activities with warm days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “The Mountain”
- Refers to Mount Shasta itself.
- “The Basin”
- The high desert area around Alturas.
Getaways
- Medford Shopping and dining in southern Oregon.
- Klamath Falls Gateway to Crater Lake.
- Redding Sundial Bridge and river trails.
- Trinity County Trinity River fishing and rafting.
Local flavour
Rooting for San Francisco 49ers (NFL), Golden State Warriors (NBA), San Francisco Giants (MLB), San Jose Sharks (NHL), Sacramento Kings (NBA), Oregon Ducks (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- huckleberry pie wild huckleberries are a local favourite
- mountain trout fresh from the Klamath and McCloud rivers
- apple cider from the region's orchards
Where people go
- small‑town diners the classic coffee shops and family restaurants
- hot springs natural geothermal pools scattered through the hills
- historic hotels old railroad and mining‑era lodgings
- logging museums memorials to the timber industry
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Nearby
Every areaMedfordOregonWhere the Rogue flows through wine country.Klamath FallsOregonBasin of lakes and lightGrants PassOregonWhere the river bends and the mountains breathe.Trinity CountyCaliforniaGold rush history, alpine beauty, and river life.ReddingCaliforniaWhere the river runs through the mountainsCrescent CityCaliforniaWhere the redwoods meet the sea.BrookingsOregonWhere the ocean meets the forest, and every day is a fresh catch.EurekaCaliforniaWhere ancient forests meet the wild Pacific.
Siskiyou and Modoc counties, CA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.