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.
Rocky Point Resort is located on the peaceful Upper Klamath Lake amid gigantic Ponderosa pine trees. The resort is located 30 minutes from Klamath Falls, Oregon, and one hour from Medford, Oregon, and is open from April 1 through November 1. It adjacent to Rocky Point Day Use Area/Boat Launch. The resort offers a variety of accommodations including five tent camping sites, 24 RV sites, and five cabins, many with serene lake views. There is also a restaurant and general store on the property to make this a full-service resort in a natural and rustic setting. For recreation, Rocky Point Resort features access to excellent fishing, boating and bird watching opportunities. At the resort’s boat launch you can glide into the Upper Klamath Canoe Trail with a rented canoe, kayak, paddle boat, or small motor boat. Rentals are available by the hour, half-day or full day. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/RockyPointOregon.
For a classic, family-oriented lake destination, Lake of the Woods camping offers something for everyone. This high mountain historic lake resort sits beside one of the clearest natural lakes found in the southern Oregon Cascades. The highlight of this setting is Mt. McLoughlin with its almost 10,000 feet of grand beauty. The resort, located 40 minutes from Klamath Falls, Oregon, and 45 minutes from Medford, Oregon, is a full service property with everything you could ask for in a family vacation. The resort offers 34 cabins and 22 RV sites, as well as a restaurant, general store, pizza parlor and marina. Lake of the Woods Resort offers abundant of summer recreational activities and things to do including biking, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, sightseeing or water skiing. When the snow flies the fun continues! Enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. For more information, visit: http://lakeofthewoodsresort.com
$25 / night
Juanita Lake campground offers a group campsite adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming. Currently, there is non-potable water available for use.__
The 55 acre Juanita Lake is excellent for small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. There is a paved boat launch ramp, a dock in the summer, and fish cleaning station. No motors are permitted on the lake. The lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. Those wanting to explore will enjoy the 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy lake access. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout. Visitors interested in cooling off will delight in a swim or simply wading and water-play from the shoreline.
The 55 acre Juanita Lake is excellent for small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. There is a paved boat launch ramp, a dock in the summer, and fish cleaning station. No motors are permitted on the lake. The lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. Those wanting to explore will enjoy the 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy lake access. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout. Visitors interested in cooling off will delight in a swim or simply wading and water-play from the shoreline.
The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,130 feet and is located on the shores of Juanita Lake surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. The lake is a favorite bird watching area with bald eagles and osprey regularly fishing the lake. Sit among the pines and fish or watch a diverse array of wildlife that uses the area.
The Butte Valley Wildlife Area is within four miles.
$50 / night
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.
We came in mid march so they were still technically in their “off season”. All the staff I spoke to were very kind and helpful. There was no one else tent camping so we had the whole area to ourselves. Since it was the off season the store, bathroom and restaurant were closed but it’s still a really nice area to camp. It also had good cell reception. Only thing is that it was buggy when we were there.
We came here in the early spring which was super cold - got hailed on for a few hours. But overall the campsite was good.
We have never been to the lava beds and it was cool to experience. Hard to say how much of the weather played a factor in our review, but the campsite was just okay.
Caves were dope though! Highly recommend Skull Cave! Pictures don't do it justice.
This was a beautiful place to stay that we got lucky booking on a holiday weekend at the last minute. We arrived around 1730 after visiting Crater Lake. There is a shop where you can buy food, drinks, alcohol, firewood, etc. The shop opens around 9am and closes at 7pm. The employees were very kind and helpful with whatever questions we had. There is access to toilets and coin showers but the men’s shower I was told from my partner was not working. Overall it’s a beautiful place to stay and I would definitely stay there again
This campground and area was such a huge surprise for us. We chose it because it was located about where we needed to rest for the night, but instead got a wonderful experience. Super quiet. The lava beds/caves were amazing. The night sky was surreal.
Easy check in. Nice senior couple are the hosts.$20 a night for our van to park. Big clean heated bathrooms with flush toilets and free hot shower. Dumpsters for our trash made it easy to do cleanup at the end of the day. Mature trees and right next to the water. So quiet all we heard were birds
After a long drive, we visited the Lava Tubes and found a campsite at Indian Wells. The open sky and views were gorgeous. The night sky with very minimal light pollution was even better. If you like astrophotography or star gazing, this is a great location. Just remember when you hear a rustle in the tumbleweeds, and your headlamp catches the reflection of eyes low to the ground, it's likely deer munching on ground covering and not something that makes you grab your gear and back away from the road. When we returned to our site, we saw tons of deer rummaging through campsites.
A very unique spot to camp! If you want to get the full experience of the lava beds I would suggest staying a night or 2 here. You’re in walking distance of caves while camping! There isn’t any shade. There are bathrooms. There is a “plague” warning due to ground rodents having the plague… so be warned!
We are at site 23 for a smaller travel trailer right on the water, with a partial hookup at this site. It’s a beautiful quiet space where the birds wake you (we have loved this bird song app https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/ ); you can make your coffee and walk out on the dock to watch the sunrise. My partner made a 5-mile loop on the lake in just over 2 hours around and through a National Wildlife Refuge on a paddle board. I do not like that you pay to stay AND pay to take a shower, $1 for 2 1/2 minutes, and you can only go up in increments of $1. I used $3, and it was not enough. It takes 30+ secs for the water to warm, then I was caught with shampoo in my hair. My partner said I was lucky I could rinse in the sink, he had just full soaped his nethers when the water shut off. So be warned! $240 for five nights with partial hookup should cover a shower. Otherwise, the bathrooms on-site look new and are clean. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. It’s a well-run and cared-for spot. Cost to dump grey water is $25 , I’ve never seen a fee this high. I’d gladly pay $10.
Not the best place
But not a bad place
Whether you come by yourself, spouse, pet or kids, this place has it all! Basketball area, exercise, ping pong, canoe, pontoon, trampoline and more! Word has it, they're making an area for a BATTING CAGE! What RV resort have you ever heard of with that?!
Walking distance to the water. Lots of obsidian with just a short walk. Very beautiful and secluded. Not many people and camp spots are located very far apart. Highly recommend. Nice star viewing.
Clean camp. Nice restrooms. Wonderful hike down to the river below the dam
Pushed through to stop here for the night only to find the entrance gated and the sign says “Closed for the Season”
This is undoubtedly the quietest campground we have ever visited. Not just because there were few campers, but its location so far from any highway or city. I would also like to give kudos to the the fire crews who saved this area from the fire last year. The visitor center and campground are an island of green in the middle of a charcoal land.
I would categorize it as a tent and teardrop campground. There are some sites where larger RVs can park, maybe around 25', but most campground spaces will only hold the car. They have a lot parallel RV parking and that requires you sign up for two spaces, one for your trailer, the other for your car. The lower campground, A, is more open, great if you have solar. The upper campground, B, has more spaces and some for larger RVs.
The drinking water faucets are irregularly dispersed and few. You cannot hook up to them to fill your RV, so be sure to bring some 5 gallon containers to haul water to your RV. There are flush toilets and sinks with cold water, no showers. Bring all your supplies, as the nearest town is about a 40 minute drive. There are very solid metal fire rings and picnic tables. The closest dump station is in Tule Lake, but is excellent, with water and good drain positioning - and its free.
We had excellent Verizon service and were able to surf the internet, load and download pictures without using any booster. I was also pleased to get a staff member directly when I called for information. There is a lot to see at this park and I highly recommend it.
PS The helmet they sell ($8) saved my head many a time during cave exploring.
The campground is standard fair, firepit/grill, lots of room. I've been up a few times and never had anyone next to our site given how remote it is. Great Nat'l Monument to visit during the winter because the caves stay the virtually the same temperature year round.
Explore the largest concentration of lava tubes in the whole world? Yes please!
Headlamp and helmet are musts. Gloves and kneepads recommended if you're planning on crawling around.
Nice hikes and petroglyphs to check out if you want some sunlight.
I stayed here because of the reviews but it wasn’t my favorite. The water was nice but I probably wouldn’t return unless I needed a spot to sleep.
We stopped in for a night and there were plenty of spots. Very clean and spacious. If you love camping in the woods you will love this place, plus you can’t beat the price $10 a night.
Caution. It is very hot and dry here in the summer!!!
We go here in the spring and fall to avoid the heat. Open sparse cover campground but the regular amentiites are there - table, locker, fire ring. Flush bathrooms but no showers. First come first serve sites but I have never seen it full. Some RVs will not fit so check if you are using one.
You can also do back country camping but I have never done that here.
The best reasoen to go are the caves. There are caves of every type and every kind. Some you walk thru and others you crawl through - caves for all ages and all abilities. Try to get a reservation for the Ice Cave before you go (if you can).
We also always look at the petroglyphs and watch the raptors there.
Captain Jack's Stronghold and the Modoc history sites are fun and facinating as well.
You are a short ride from the flyway and a reserve where you can always see eagles.
You are also near the Tule Lake Japaneses Internment Camp,as well as a German POW camp. Small museuem at the fairgrounds at Tule Lake.
Lots of birding in the area and you are close to some fun sites in Oregon as well.
The tent sites are right by the lake and are so so pretty. The hosts are super friendly and the store has everything you need. Would definitely come back in the future.
I booked a pull through spot online, when I arrived the owner walked around with me recommending available spots with a better view. We stayed at a nice full hook up site with a great view of the lake. The owners checked in daily to make sure we were having fun and if we needed anything. I rented a boat and caught a 6 lb trout, fishing where the owner said was a likely spot. I booked again for this weekend!
Nice owners! Beautiful here!
This well-maintained campground is within the national monument and steps from the visitors center. We were there offseason (October), so there were only 3 other campsites taken. SItes A6 and A7 definitely have the best views. There are no hookups for RVs, but there is a water spigot at most sites, along with picnic tables and fire pits. The bathroom was super clean. The $10 camping fee is half priced if you have an annual national park pass. Staying at this campground makes it easy and possible to stay late exploring the lava tubes and getting right back to it in the morning. There’s also a hiking path that leaves right from the campground that takes you to more caves to explore (Three Sisters).
These are the ancestral lands of the Modoc people who were forcibly removed by settlers. The museum and park has excellent education and information about the horrific battle between the Modoc people and the white settlers.
RV spots are decent. Partial & full hookups. Some spots, the fire pit is right next to the neighboring trailer. There is a dump station. Boat launch. Restaurant. Good swimming beach for kids. Friendly staff. Good spot, I'd go here again.
Last year when I-5 was closed down due to the fires I had to take a detour and I was driving late at night and realized I wouldn’t make it to the next gas station along my route. I was stuck, nearly out of gas so I drove to Lake of the Woods resort and slept in the car from about 2am-5am, then walked the campground while I waited for the marina fuel pump to open. Very family friendly campground with looks like a popular lake for boaters. The staff at the store were very friendly and the coffee was delicious.
Fantastic campground. All types of cabins, tent, rv camping during Summer Season. Boating. Kid swim area. Little private beaches under the trees. Nice lodge restaraunt and bar. Outdoor bbq and music on weekends. Reserve ahead and driest come camping spots! Big families. Day rate parking too. I love this place.
My entire family has stayed here twice for family reunions and it has been a great spot for the entire family! They have cabins (tiny houses) for rent as well as spots for RVs! The lake is absolutely stunning and a great size for boating and fishing. The tiny cabins do have some critters living in them but as long as you don’t leave food on the counters you should be okay!
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!
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