Medicine Campground is spread along the north shore of 640-acre Medicine Lake. Those who make the circuitous drive to Medicine Lake are rewarded with enjoyable boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming in a designated area. A forest of pine and fir surrounds the lake, which is in the crater of a collapsed volcano. Medicine Campground is one of 4 at Medicine Lake.
As the crow flies, Medicine Lake is 42 miles northeast of Weed and 10 miles southwest of Lava Beds National Monument.
Medicine Campground has 22 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. One loop of the campground is close to the lake while the other is deeper among the trees. The campground has a 14-day limit.
| Medicine Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Medicine Campground Location: | Forest Service Road 49/Medicine Lake Road, off Road 15, off Highway 89 (32 miles from Highway 89 to Medicine Lake) |
| Map to Medicine Lake: | Medicine Lake Directions Map |
| Elevation: | 6,700 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Redding - 119 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 22 |
| Camping Season: | Open July to late September, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 10 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Modoc National Forest |
| Modoc National Forest: | (530) 233-5811 |
| Reservations for Medicine Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available | Medicine Campground reservations are available from 7 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some accessible sites and facilities |
| Medicine Campground Map: | Medicine Campground Map |
| Fees: | $15 per night |
| Reservations: | Medicine Lake Recreation Area Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM |
| Medicine Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Medicine Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Medicine Campground at Medicine Lake
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Medicine Campground at Medicine Lake
Visitors to the nearby Lava Beds National Monument and the surrounding area enjoy a variety of attractions in the area, none more popular than the many lava tubes. The Visitor Center is only open in the summer.
Check Modoc National Forest - Medicine Lake Recreation Area for any campground updates.
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2023 - 2024