Payne Springs Campground
McCloud-Medicine Lake, California · 6,447 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,447 ft (1,965 m)6,447 ft1,965 m
- Land
- Modoc National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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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.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Payne Springs Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain58°37°
- ThuSunny60°36°
- FriSunny68°37°
- SatSunny63°35°
- SunSunny57°31°
Nearby camping
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Medicine Lake Recreation Area
Public Land · 2.5 mi · McCloud-Medicine Lake
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in McCloud-Medicine Lake share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
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