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Modoc Point

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A promontory on Upper Klamath Lake in southern Oregon offering shoreline viewpoints, boat access and birding; visitors come for lake scenery and water recreation.

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Modoc Point essentials

Address: Modoc Point, Oregon (Klamath County)
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Modoc Point

Visit in late spring through early autumn for best hiking conditions and visibility.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 10-30°C
Warm, dry weather suitable for hiking and viewpoints; high desert heat in mid-summer.
Spring/Autumn (Apr-May, Sep-Oct)
April-May, September-October · -2-20°C
Cooler temperatures and clearer skies make for comfortable hiking; spring brings wildflowers.

Weather & Climate near Modoc Point

Climate

Modoc Point's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (513 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -6° - 4° -5° 79 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
February - -5° - 6° -3° 53 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
March - -3° - 9° -1° 54 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
April - -2° - 12° 2° 28 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 1° - 17° 7° 29 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
June - 5° - 21° 13° 23 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 7° - 26° 17° 9 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
August - 7° - 27° 17° 17 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
September - 3° - 22° 13° 19 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - 0° - 17° 7° 37 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
November - -3° - 8° -1° 80 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - -6° - 4° -5° 85 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Modoc Point

Modoc Point lies off US-97 near the southern end of Upper Klamath Lake. From Klamath Falls, take US-97 north toward Chiloquin, then follow local roads toward Modoc Point (check local maps for exact access and seasonal road conditions).

Tips for Visiting Modoc Point

  • Wear sturdy footwear when approaching coastal promontories-slope edges can be loose and grassy.
  • Check local tide and weather forecasts before visiting; conditions on the shore of Upper Klamath Basin can shift quickly.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Modoc National Forest trails for a full day in the region.