Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Tulelake, CA has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Tulelake is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Tulelake, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
Lava Beds has one campground, Indian Well Campground, located 1/2 mile (0.8 km) from the Visitor Center and cave loop. There are 43 sites available on a first-come, first serve basis. Sites can accommodate tents, pickup campers, small trailers and motor homes up to 30 feet. Note: not all sites can accommodate motor homes.
The Waterwheel RV Park and Campground is situated in one of the Oregon's premiere recreation areas and is located on Highway 97 just 22 miles north of Klamath Falls and 3 miles south of Chiloquin. The RV Park sits on the bank of the Williamson River, renowned for its trout fly-fishing. Our park is an older park, but we are continually making upgrades and enhancements, including our remodeled restrooms, laundry room and 50-amp electric. We have 32 RV Spaces and are open 7 days a week, 9 months of a year. We are closed December thru February.
There are 6, 60' pull-thru sites on our Riverfront row, with beautiful views of the Williamson River. These have 20/30/50 amp electric and water - NO sewer. Also on the river are 4, back-in sites with 30-amp electric and water - no sewer.
Our middle row has 9, full hook-up pull-thru sites, ranging in length of 40' to 70'.
Our back row has 7 pull-thru sites, and 4 back-in sites, all with 20/30/50 amp electric and water - no sewer.
The west side of the property has 2 back-in sites, with 30-amp electric and water - no sewer.
There are NO tent sites, and car-camping/sleeping is not allowed.
Waterwheel RV Park is open 7 days a week and closed from December through February for the winter.
$45 / night
$10 / night
Notice: Topsy Campground will be temporarily closed January 2, 2024, through the winter of 2025. Set on the rugged shoreline of the JC Boyle reservoir, Topsy Campground provides a quiet location for relaxing recreation. The area is set in an open Ponderosa Pine forest with nearby views of Mt McLaughlin, an icon of the southern Oregon Cascade Mountains. Topsy offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing, and boating on Boyle reservoir. The day-use area features a concrete boat ramp and dock, and an accessible fishing pier.
Open Season Topsy Campground is open seasonally from May through October. 13 Campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads; first come, first serve. Universal Access Restrooms available. Drinking Water available. RV Dump Station available. America the Beautiful Pass accepted. Campground Host on site. Boat Launch and Boarding Dock located in day-use area. Pets must be kept on a leash.
Topsy Campground is well situated as a base camp for a jeep excursion into the remote Upper Klamath River canyon. It is also a scenic 30 mile drive to the High Lakes region in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. ADA Access: Campsites and Restrooms
Free backcountry camping is permitted so Restrictions are in place for camping near developed areas and caves Fires are prohibited and no surface water is available No groups of more than 12 individuals are permitted
Use already existing campsites when available. Do not leave evidence of fire rings, tent sites, trash, or graffiti when leaving an area. No camping within 0.25 miles (.04 km) of roads, trailheads, and parking areas.
For details on regulations, camping etiquette, horses and natural hazards see the Wilderness Camping Brochure: https://www.nps.gov/labe/planyourvisit/upload/Wilderness%20camping%20Site%20Bulletin.pdf
The popular Medicine Lake Recreation Area and adjacent Medicine Lake are located in the Medicine Lake Highlands in northeastern California. The Recreation Area is located in the Modoc National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet. See also Little Medicine Lake Picnic Area Natural Features: Medicine Lake Recreation Area is nestled along Medicine Lake and mostly sheltered by mature lodgepole pine trees but can be windy at times. The Recreation Area lies adjacent to the Medicine Lake Lava Flow which is accessible by a short hike. The Glass Mtn. and Burnt Lava Flow Geologic Areas are located within a 15-minute drive. Recreation : The Medicine Lake Recreation Area offers camping, boating, fishing and swimming. The adjacent Day Use Areas accommodate boating with a concrete boat ramp and dock. Swimming is available in a designated swimming area next to the Picnic Area. Hiking and mountain biking are available on trails originating in the Recreation Area. The longest of these trails is the trail up Little Mt Hoffman. In summer a boat dock is available at the launch ramp. There is no fishing or swimming in the vacinity of the dock or ramp. Ample trailer parking is available. Medicine Lake has specific rules for skiing and use of power boats. Rules are subject to change depending on conditions. Please chek the rules posted on the bulletin board each time you boat on Medicine Lake. Facilities : The Medicine Lake Recreation Area is comprised of four campgrounds; Medicine, A.H. Hogue, Hemlock and Headquarters Campgrounds. Nearby the campgrounds are Picnic Area and Boat Launch sites. Campsites vary between somewhat rugged with limited parking space to larger areas suitable for recreation vehicles. Facilities include vault toilets, water hydrants and garbage dumpsters. Campsites include a picnic table, fire ring and a barbeque grill. There are a total of 75 campsites throughout the four campgrounds. Fifteen of these sites are available for advanced reservations and located within the Medicine and A.H. Hogue Campgrounds. Nearby Attractions : Nearby are a few other federal sites with interesting features. The Lava Beds National Monument is located within a half-hour drive and includes lava caves and tubes. The Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge is located within an hour's drive where many types of migratory waterfowl can be viewed
$14 / night
The Waterwheel RV Park and Campground is situated in one of the Oregon's premiere recreation areas and is located on Highway 97 just 22 miles north of Klamath Falls and 3 miles south of Chiloquin. The RV Park sits on the bank of the Williamson River, renowned for its trout fly-fishing. Our park is an older park, but we are continually making upgrades and enhancements, including our remodeled restrooms, laundry room and 50-amp electric. We have 32 RV Spaces and are open 7 days a week, 9 months of a year. We are closed December thru February.
There are 6, 60' pull-thru sites on our Riverfront row, with beautiful views of the Williamson River. These have 20/30/50 amp electric and water - NO sewer. Also on the river are 4, back-in sites with 30-amp electric and water - no sewer.
Our middle row has 9, full hook-up pull-thru sites, ranging in length of 40' to 70'.
Our back row has 7 pull-thru sites, and 4 back-in sites, all with 20/30/50 amp electric and water - no sewer.
The west side of the property has 2 back-in sites, with 30-amp electric and water - no sewer.
There are NO tent sites, and car-camping/sleeping is not allowed.
Waterwheel RV Park is open 7 days a week and closed from December through February for the winter.
$45 / night
Guide
There’s nothing here except the highway but you can drive down the bike trail and stay there as well, just so your further away from the lot and the road.
Ranger
Having always wanting to , but never pulling the trigger, finally changed. OMG it was FANTASTIC!!
Easy drive, with paved roads until the very end. One receives the gate code the week prior to the reservation for the gate & door. Upon arrival you are greeted with MAGNIFICENT VISTAS 360 degrees!! Wrap-around balcony & windows!! Wee fireplace inside & a fire pit outside. 2 picnic tables. A vault toilet 20 yards away from cabin.
Don’t wait….pull the trigger!!!
TravelerRoad side area, gravel surface. Step entry off road. Creek side good for stop over. State land.
Guide
One night layover on the way to Crater National Park. Level sites. Well maintained and clean. Right off the river...love the views.
TravelerGreat place to layover. Staff is super. Facilities clean. Has small island where dogs can be off leash and play in the water. Beautiful river. Few folks fly fishing. One star off only for the highway noise - but if you live on or near a busy road or highway you may not even notice it. If the campground was further off the highway, it would be a five. ATT was usable. Didn’t try WiFi.
Guide
We are traveling in a 20’ van. We are at lake view. Big rigs around us, but we dont feel crowded. Trails around. Fishing and just relaxing
Bathrooms (showers and toilet) are close. Need some update but I have seen worst
Has a cafe. Havent been there for food but at check in looked pretty good
Guide
If you need a spot dont moss this one! Easy access from highway though only a 1/4 mile to CG sign . Did not see a Howard's Gulch sign. Clean, quiet, some road noise IF a vehicle goes by. Lots of trees, a short hiking trail, good tasting water. Probably won't accommodate big rigs 35' max????
Guide
The road was rough at first but smoothed out enough that we weren't worried in our van. There are only a few pullouts here, and no one else was around.
TravelerCheck in was very slow. The person checking everyone in also had to make coffee drinks and ring in diner sales. I was skipped over for someone else who rushed the line to check in. The store is not well stocked but has some useful items. The boats could use some attention and a fire extinguisher would be a good idea. The gentleman who helped us get the boat out and dock it was very nice! Campfires not allowed right now which is understandable with the fire risks. They have a shower for quarters and a two stall bathroom which are very small. The lake is beautiful!
TravelerI had a great experience sleeping overnight in my car at the travel center! Just make sure you ask the cashiers before crashing for the night! Was such a great experience I ended up sleeping there a night on my way into town, and a second on my way back home!
TravelerWe loved this spot! We were in Space 2. Right next to the river . No one blocking our view. Very hot. No shade. However,we were right near the bridge to dog island. Once cross the bridge our lab could get off the leash and lose his mind jumping in and out of the river. That was great.
We didn’t have sewer hook ups but that was more than made up for by the pristine bathrooms, showers, and laundry. My wife said that alone makes this a 10.
And you must go to the little dive cafe in Chiloquin for breakfast. I th8nk it was called “Pops”. Right next to the post office. The corned beef was the best I have ever had. And don’t forget the gravy. Give BIG tip. This is a native American town and your tourist dollar goes a long way. I am serious.
Afterwards,go check out the free miniature train ride at Train Mountain. If you have kids it is a must. Really fun
And of course, Crater Lake is a must see
Scout
Graded dirt road a few miles from highway. Small camping area but not many people.
Scout
Lake of the Woods does not entirely honor the "America the Beautiful" interagency pass, even tho it is privately run it is on public NFS land that those passes should cover.
Shame on Lake of the Woods for taking money from Gold Star Families, Veterans, and Active Duty Servicemen and Women.
It's a privatized mess. Don't go there. Diamond Lake, Odell Lake, Paulina Lake are MUCH better destinations AND honor "America the Beautiful" passes.
Traveler
Gorgeous wooded campsites along the lake. VERY kind camp host (Mark) who helped me out even tho I arrived late and without rez. Clean facilities. I was in a quiet spot but lots of families/groups even on a weekday evening. Your quiet might depend on luck of who you’re situated with.
Guide
I stayed here on the first night of the Oregon Outback. It is a very small simple designated camping area with a very clean pit toilet and a few picnic tables but nothing else.
A few loggers and Forest service trucks passed on the road, but mostly traffic was cyclists.
Listened to birds and coyotes and enjoyed being under the canopy of stars. Great little spot.
Guide
Beautiful location but stuffed full of people. I got in late on a Friday night for an RV spot for my campervan. No staff around so I found an open spot and started getting ready for bed. Staff comes and wanted me to move to my “reserved” spot, which isn’t shared with you until you arrive, down in a tightly crammed section by the lake, which means shining my headlights and making noise at 11 PM for probably 20 plus sites. After discussing she agreed moving wouldn’t be best since no one would be using the spot I was in. Felt crowded, complicated, and poorly managed.
Guide
Like many free parks, the homeless took advantage and made it unsafe. Last summer, the county closed it to overnight stays. The casino north of the park now charges $10 a night, so the nearest free overnight spot north bound is the rest area south of Chemalt. But still a nice stop for a brake from the drive.
GuideUse to be free for overnight but now costs ten bucks a night with a 5 night max. No hookups as it is a dry camping spot. The casino is smoke-free and pleasant with machines only. No live games. Gas, propane, and diesel are available as is a c-store . Good restaurant with a bar in the casino.
TravelerWe didn’t spend the night, only stopped for a few hours to make dinner and stretch out legs. They have designated pet relief areas, lots of signs that say “no pets” on all other areas of grass. Super clean, lots of space, you have road noise but that’s a given.
TravelerThis is not accurate. All gates were closed.
Scout
Dirt road leads too many places to camp. Most vehicles should have no problem getting to a site. Some places can be difficult turning around for larger campers. My Crosstrek loved it.
GuideClosed in 2024
ScoutNeeded a place stay for just two nights. This spot was not too far off the road, there were some bumps getting there but my Chevy Trax was able to get there just fine. The area was flat and no one else was there. Our T-Mobile phones had a small amount of Service in our campsite but not on the road to get there.
Ranger
We love coming to the TuleLake Fairgrounds. It has 30/50 Amp electricity and full hook ups. It is right off of Hwy 395 and very peaceful and quiet. Close to the wildlife refuges. If you have Passport America, you get half off the $36.00 night fee.
GuideFirst time I stayed in a campground with heated bathrooms which was great because we pulled into camp during a storm. I do not snow camp so that was a blessing. Next day was beautiful. Even though it is a National Park the rangers allowed us to collect dead and down wood for the fire. They do not sell firewood in the park. Views were spectacular and so much to do and see. Definitely coming back to finish exploring the park.
ScoutRoad ip is gravel & steep. No place to pull over. Graffiti on rocks and seems to be a party place.
Guide
A small quiet campground near, but not on Drews creek. Only space for about 4 maybe 5 RVs. All sites great for tents. There are no services - no water, no electric, no dump. It does have two very nice and clean modern pit toilets. We had no cell service.
Camping near Tulelake, California, offers a unique experience with stunning landscapes and a variety of activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an adventure-filled trip, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Tulelake, California, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, relax, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there's a spot waiting for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Tulelake, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Tulelake, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 87 campgrounds and RV parks near Tulelake, CA and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Tulelake, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tulelake, CA is Indian Well Campground — Lava Beds National Monument with a 4.9-star rating from 13 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tulelake, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Tulelake, CA.
What parks are near Tulelake, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Tulelake, CA that allow camping, notably Modoc National Forest and Fremont-Winema National Forest.
