Medicine Lake Recreation Area Campground Modoc National Forest California

Medicine Lake Recreation Area Overview

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area has 5 campgrounds in the Modoc National Forest. These campgrounds are Medicine, A.H. Hogue, Hemlock, Headquarters, as well as Schonchin Springs. There are 86 campsites throughout the 5 campgrounds. Each site can accommodate up to 10 guests as well as 2 vehicles. These campgrounds allow for RV, trailer, and tent camping. The max vehicle length at each site ranges from 10ft to 75ft. Campsites can vary. Some are rough with small parking spaces. Others have larger areas for recreation vehicles. There are 15 reservable sites. These sites are in the Medicine and Hogue campgrounds. There is no cell service. However, each site offers plenty of shade and are also pet friendly. These campgrounds are open from the beginning of July to the end of September.

Amenities at the sites include vault toilets, water hydrants, as well as garbage dumpsters and trash collection. Also, there are picnic tables, fire rings, and BBQ grills. Shonchin Springs is the only campground without water. In addition, there is a picnic area and boat launch sites nearby. The closest dump station options are Medicine Lake Recreation Area RV Waste Station (1mi east) and Eagles Nest RV Park (24mi east).

Medicine Lake – Area & Recreation

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area has plenty of things to do. Medicine Lake is next to the campgrounds. Also, this area has many lodgepole pine trees that provide shade. However, it can be windy at times. Some popular things to do are boating, fishing, as well as swimming. Also, there is hiking and mountain biking on the nearby trails.

Also, the Medicine Lake Lava Flow is a short hike away. In addition, the Glass Mtn. and Burnt Lava Flow Geologic Areas are within a 15min drive. The Lava Beds National Monument is also within a half-hour drive and includes lava caves and tubes. The Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge is within a 1 hour drive where there are many types of waterfowl to see.

Other campgrounds you might like are Peltier Bridge, Blanche Lake, and Payne Springs.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• RV Dump Station
• Swim Beach
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wading
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing