Paynes Springs
Paynes Springs is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.55473, -121.56085
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/modoc/recarea/?recid=71286
About Paynes Springs
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Medicine Lake Dump Station · 2.4 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blue star gas · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 218 designated routes (339 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Springs Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Blanche Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Blanche Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Bullseye Lake | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Bullseye Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Medicine Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.