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About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 2.4 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 2.3 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

