Notable lake · Modoc, California
Big Sage Dam
Big Sage Dam is a lake in Modoc, California.
Big Sage Dam: 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Big Sage Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
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 Big Sage Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.57816, -120.62649. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Sage Dam
- Big Sage Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~6 km · Must-see
- Alturas Baptist Church · church · Modoc · ~15 km · Must-see
- Modoc National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Modoc · ~20 km · Must-see
- Modoc National Forest · sanctuary · Modoc · ~32 km · Must-see
- Goose Lake · lake · Modoc · ~50 km · Must-see
- Warren Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~51 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~60 km · Must-see
- Fox Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~61 km · Must-see
- Goose Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Lake · ~66 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake Reservoir · lake · Klamath · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · park · Modoc · ~70 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Lassen · ~71 km · Must-see
- New Year Lake · lake · Washoe · ~75 km · Must-see
- Emigrant Spring Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~8 km
- Big Dobe South 129-002 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~9 km
- Cummings Reservoir Number 1 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~9 km
- Big Dobe North 129 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~10 km
- Mud Lake 129-005 Dam · lake · Modoc · ~14 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Big Sage Dam
- Big Sage Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~6 km · Must-see
- Goose Lake · lake · Modoc · ~50 km · Must-see
- Goose Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Lake · ~66 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake Reservoir · lake · Klamath · ~67 km · Must-see
- New Year Lake · lake · Washoe · ~75 km · Must-see
- Junipers Reservoir · lake · Lake · ~87 km · Must-see
- Dodge Reservoir · lake · Lassen · ~97 km · Must-see
- Lofton Reservoir · lake · Lake · ~97 km · Must-see
- Tule Lake National Monument · lake · Siskiyou · ~99 km · Must-see
- Gerber Reservoir · lake · Klamath · ~100 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Big Sage Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Big Sage Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Big Sage Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Sage Dam?
Nearby: Big Sage Reservoir (lake, 6 km), Alturas Baptist Church (church, 15 km), Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 20 km), Modoc National Forest (sanctuary, 32 km), Goose Lake (lake, 50 km), Warren Peak (viewpoint, 51 km).
Is Big Sage Dam worth visiting?
Big Sage Dam is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.