Established Camping
Payne Springs Campground
Payne Springs Campground is located near Tulelake in the Modoc National Forest. The area features flat terrain with scattered trees and open spaces. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Lava Beds National Monument and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Description
Located in the scenic Medicine Lake Highlands, Payne Springs is surrounded by many attractions. This campground is adjacent to the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway and the Lava Beds National Monument is located near by. It is a great place to visit and learn about the local geology and history. There is no drinking water. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site with fair road conditions getting to the sites.
Location
Payne Springs Campground is located in California
Directions
From McCloud go east on US Hwy 89 south for 16 miles to Forest Service Road 15/Harris Spring Rd. Turn left on Road 15 and go 4.4 miles to Forest Service Road 49/Medicine Lake Road. Follow the signs 24 miles toward Medicine Lake. Turn right on 43N17 and follow the signs to Blanche Lake, Bullseye and Payne Springs.
Coordinates
41.55500041 N
121.561 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Lava Beds National Monument Road
35 min away
Tickner Rd
46 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Redding
- 2 hrs 40 min from Medford
- 3 hrs 6 min from Grants Pass
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
