U.S. Forest Service · Modoc National Forest · CA
Payne Springs Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
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.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
No fee.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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