South Warner Wilderness
South Warner Wilderness is a 70,206-acre wilderness area in Modoc County, California. It rises from about 4,770 to 9,876 ft. The nearest town is Eagleville, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
South Warner Wilderness map
South Warner Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at South Warner Wilderness is 25.
- Eagleville, CA is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in South Warner Wilderness is about 9,876 ft, and its lowest about 4,770 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Eagle Peak, about 9,876 ft.
Who manages South Warner Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 70,206 | Not on record | 25 | Not on record | Warner Mountain Ranger District, 530-279-6116 |
Getting to South Warner Wilderness
- Eagleville, CA is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Trailheads at South Warner Wilderness
- Mill Creek Falls Th (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 5,700 ft), at 41.2770, -120.2883
- East Creek Th (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 7,169 ft), at 41.1985, -120.1981
- Connector Th (0.05 mi outside the boundary, 7,170 ft), at 41.1986, -120.1972
- Emerson Th (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 5,826 ft), at 41.2629, -120.1398
- Bearcamp Th (0.09 mi outside the boundary, 7,751 ft), at 41.2364, -120.1453
- Pepperdine Trailhead (0.21 mi outside the boundary, 6,836 ft), at 41.4508, -120.2435
- Summit Th (0.27 mi outside the boundary, 7,125 ft), at 41.1982, -120.1879
- Pine Creek Basin Th (0.34 mi outside the boundary, 6,778 ft), at 41.3587, -120.2844
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-29. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in South Warner Wilderness
- Eagle Peak summit
- Warren Peak summit
- Dusenbury Peak summit
- South Emerson Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-29. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to South Warner Wilderness
- National forestSouth Warner Wilderness lies inside Modoc National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in California
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=570 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n42w121/USGS_1_n42w121.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/DomesticNames/DomesticNames_CA_Text.zip (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_06.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://apps.fs.usda.gov/arcx/rest/services/EDW/EDW_InfraRecreationSites_01/MapServer/0 (accessed 2026-09-29)