Notable viewpoint · Modoc, California
Yellow Mountain
Yellow Mountain is a viewpoint in Modoc, California.
Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.96544, -120.20662. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Yellow Mountain
- Goose Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Lake · ~13 km · Must-see
- Crane Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~14 km · Must-see
- Goose Lake · lake · Modoc · ~24 km · Must-see
- Warner Valley · viewpoint · Lake · ~33 km · Must-see
- New Year Lake · lake · Washoe · ~40 km · Must-see
- Junipers Reservoir · lake · Lake · ~46 km · Must-see
- Drews Gap Summit · viewpoint · Lake · ~54 km · Must-see
- Long Valley · viewpoint · Washoe · ~56 km · Must-see
- Crump Lake · lake · Lake · ~58 km · Must-see
- Big Sage Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~67 km · Must-see
- Hart Lake · lake · Lake · ~70 km · Must-see
- Cave Lake · cave · Lake · ~2 km
- Mount Bidwell · viewpoint · Modoc · ~4 km
- Dismal Swamp · sanctuary · Modoc · ~4 km
- Mount Vida · viewpoint · Modoc · ~5 km
- Lake Annie · lake · Modoc · ~13 km
- Lake Annie Mountain · lake · Modoc · ~14 km
- Schadler Reservoir;Schadler 1122 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~14 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Yellow Mountain
- Crane Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~14 km · Must-see
- Warner Valley · viewpoint · Lake · ~33 km · Must-see
- Drews Gap Summit · viewpoint · Lake · ~54 km · Must-see
- Long Valley · viewpoint · Washoe · ~56 km · Must-see
- Warren Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~82 km · Must-see
- Warner Peak · viewpoint · Lake · ~84 km · Must-see
- Hart Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~90 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~95 km · Must-see
- Gearhart Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~101 km · Must-see
- Hat Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~114 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 Yellow Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Yellow 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 Yellow Mountain?
Nearby: Goose Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 13 km), Crane Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Goose Lake (lake, 24 km), Warner Valley (viewpoint, 33 km), New Year Lake (lake, 40 km), Junipers Reservoir (lake, 46 km).
Is Yellow Mountain worth visiting?
Yellow Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.