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Schonchin Springs Campground
16 mi east of Tennant, CA · No signal at camp
About Schonchin Springs Campground
This little campground is approximately 1 mile from the Headquarters Campground and gets most of its use when the four other Medicine Lake Campgrounds are full. If you are looking for close proximity to the lake but would prefer a quiet, more secluded environment, try Schonchin Springs Campground. [Map of the campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1198455.pdf)
- Fees: $10/single campsite per night.
- Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.
- Managed by: USFS - Modoc National Forest
- Where: 16 mi east of Tennant, CA · 41.59195, -121.61668
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Medicine Loop | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Little Medicine Lake Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Crystal Springs Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Little Mount Hoffman Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Medicine Lakeshore Trail | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Medicine Lake Glass Flow Trail | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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), 41 mi.
Dump station: 1.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Headquarters Campground 0.4 mi
- A.H. Hogue Campground 1.4 mi
- Hemlock Campground 1.5 mi
- Medicine Lake Recreation Area 1.8 mi
- Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout 2.5 mi
- Blanche Lake Campground 3.5 mi