Medicine Lake Recreation Area

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

22 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-667-2246 OR 530-667-8659

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Medicine Lake Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Mountain biking

• Great Shasta Rail TrailBike ride · 37.4 mi long · 17.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Badger PeakPeak · 7,336 ft · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Grouse HillPeak · 7,028 ft · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Jot Dean Ice CaveCave · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Overlook to collapseViewpoint · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Bunchgrass OverlookViewpoint · 9.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.