Payne Springs Campground

US Forest Service · California

Payne Springs Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Booking: first-come, first-served
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 30
Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.
Coordinates: 41.55472, -121.56083

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Source: US Forest Service, dated 2025-07-31, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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