The Forest manages two designated wild horse territories. Wild horses are rounded up and placed in an adoption program when land management goals are exceeded. Doris Loop Beaver Creek Loop Modoc National Wildlife Refuge offers an auto route that provides wildlife observation and photography. A photography blind is available by reservation, and an easily accessible trail provides opportunities for toddlers or wheelchairs. A wildlife viewing area, easily accessible, is found just south of Alturas on Highway 395.
Visitors can expect to see several species of waterfowl, sandhill cranes, mule deer and pronghorn.