Notable viewpoint · Modoc, California
Schaffer Mountain
Schaffer Mountain is a viewpoint in Modoc, California.
Schaffer Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Schaffer Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Schaffer Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.36350, -120.91497. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Schaffer Mountain
- Modoc National Forest · sanctuary · Modoc · ~13 km · Must-see
- Fox Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · park · Modoc · ~28 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Lassen · ~29 km · Must-see
- Alturas Baptist Church · church · Modoc · ~42 km · Must-see
- Modoc National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Modoc · ~43 km · Must-see
- Big Sage Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~44 km · Must-see
- Widow Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~49 km · Must-see
- Brushy Butte · viewpoint · Shasta · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park · sanctuary · Shasta · ~64 km · Must-see
- Warren Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~73 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake Reservoir · lake · Klamath · ~73 km · Must-see
- Rucker Hill · viewpoint · Modoc · ~8 km
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~8 km
- Horsehead Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~9 km
- Carpenter Wilson 172-002 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~9 km
- Stone Coal Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~10 km
- Ballard Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~11 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Schaffer Mountain
- Fox Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~19 km · Must-see
- Widow Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~49 km · Must-see
- Brushy Butte · viewpoint · Shasta · ~61 km · Must-see
- Warren Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~73 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~75 km · Must-see
- Soldier Mountain Lookout · viewpoint · Shasta · ~79 km · Must-see
- Schonchin Butte · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~82 km · Must-see
- Hat Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~88 km · Must-see
- Fredonyer Peak · viewpoint · Lassen · ~100 km · Must-see
- Burney Mountain · viewpoint · Shasta · ~108 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Schaffer Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Schaffer Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Schaffer Mountain?
Nearby: Modoc National Forest (sanctuary, 13 km), Fox Mountain (viewpoint, 19 km), Ash Creek Wildlife Area (park, 28 km), Ash Creek Wildlife Area (sanctuary, 29 km), Alturas Baptist Church (church, 42 km), Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 43 km).
Is Schaffer Mountain worth visiting?
Schaffer Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.