State Park
Payne Springs Campground
Modoc National Forest · Tulelake, CA
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- Agency source page
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Managing agency
- Modoc National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Tulelake, CA
About
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Payne Springs Campground
Trail
Glass Mountain Trail
California
4.9 mi1,345 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Medicine Lake Volcano, Mount Hoffman - Standard Summit Route
California
13.3 mi2,339 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Big Nasty Trail
California
2.3 mi322 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Sunshine Caves and Cave Loop Road
California
1.4 mi180 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Bunchgrass Trail and Hill Road Loop
California
3.0 mi338 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Three Sisters Loop
California
10.3 mi735 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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