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Medicine Lake Recreation Area

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Medicine Lake Recreation AreaMedicine Lake Recreation Area

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Modoc National Forest Fees: $15/single campsite per night. $5/vehicle for boat ramp and swim beach day use area. Day Use and Boat Ramp Annual Pass is now available for $20 at the Modoc National Forest Supervisor's Office, which is located at 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, CA. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The passes may also become available at other Modoc National Forest locations in the… Season: Traditionally open from July 1st - October Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made for 15 of the 75 campsites at Medicine Lake by visiting Recreation.gov . Reservations must be made 7 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance.… 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… Getting there: 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… Rules: Dogs must remain on a leash at all times within the campgrounds and day use area. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. Phone: 530-667-2246 OR 530-667-8659 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255303 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.…

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