Payne Springs Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Payne Springs Campground in CA
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Payne Springs Campground sits in the Medicine Lake Highlands, adjacent to the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway and near Lava Beds National Monument, in the Doublehead Ranger District of Modoc National Forest. One pit toilet available; no potable water—bring adequate supply for drinking, cooking, washing, and fire safety. Picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Free. Open early July to late October. Camping limit 14 days. Pack out all trash and waste.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad.
Paynes Springs lies 0.2 mi off. Red Shale Butte stands 1,357 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Lake Shastina, is 42 mi off.
September normals 38–69°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.