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Payne Springs Campground
19 mi east of Tennant, CA · AT&T 5G
About Payne Springs Campground
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.
- Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.
- Managed by: USFS - Modoc National Forest
- Where: 19 mi east of Tennant, CA · 41.55473, -121.56085
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche To Bullseye Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Medicine Lakeshore Trail | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Cinder Hill Hopper Ea | ATV road | 2.6 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Medicine Lake Glass Flow Trail | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Golden State Star Party (Star party), 37 mi.
Dump station: 2.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Blanche Lake Campground 0.5 mi
- Bullseye Lake Campground 0.7 mi
- Medicine Lake Recreation Area 2.5 mi
- Hemlock Campground 2.7 mi
- A.H. Hogue Campground 2.8 mi
- Headquarters Campground 3.7 mi