Medicine Lake Recreation Area
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 75
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 033 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 034 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 035 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 036 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 037 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 038 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 039 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 040 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 041 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 042 | standard nonelectric | 75 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 043 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 044 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 045 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 046 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 047 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 048 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 049 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 050 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 051 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 052 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 053 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 054 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 055 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| A.H. Hogue Campground | 056 | standard nonelectric | 75 ft | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 002 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Headquarters Campground | 010 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 057 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 058 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 059 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 060 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 061 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 062 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 063 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 064 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 065 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 066 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 067 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 068 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 069 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 070 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 071 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 072 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 073 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 074 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Hemlock Campground | 075 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 012 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 014 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 015 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 016 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Medicine Campground | 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
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Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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