California · published-coordinate region
Medicine Lake Recreation Area
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USDA Forest Service75Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
75Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.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.Facilities
The Medicine Lake Recreation Area is comprised of five campgrounds; Medicine, A.H. Hogue, Hemlock, Headquarters, and Schonchin Springs 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 86 campsites throughout the five campgrounds. Fifteen of these sites are available for advanced reservations and located within the Medicine and A.H. Hogue Campgrounds. Schonchin Springs is the only campground without water.
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.
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 75 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
75
Vehicle limit
75
Vehicle length
15
Driveway entry
75
Shade
75
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
75
Operator 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 27.5 miles to Medicine Lake. From Tulelake take US Hwy 139 south for 21 miles to Forest Service Road 97. Turn right on Road 97 and go 24 miles turning right on Road 49. Drive 2 more miles turning left into the entrance of Medicine Lake Recreation Area. Follow the signs to your final campground destination.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
75 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Headquarters Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 10 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 Medicine Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 040 ft. (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 75 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 75 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 045 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 047 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 049 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 051 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 15 ft Pickup Camper: 15 ft Pop Up: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 052 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 053 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 055 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 056 A.H. Hogue Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 75 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 75 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 057 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 058 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 059 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 062 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 063 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 064 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 065 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 066 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 067 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 068 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 069 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 070 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 071 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 072 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 073 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 074 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 075 Hemlock Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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