Warning
GeneralATTN: The Annual Pit River Tribal Gathering will occur from July 15th to July 21st; during this timeframe all sites in the Medicine and Hogue Loops will be closed to the public, of the remaining loops in the Medicine Lake Recreation Area, few can accommodate large RVs.
About Medicine Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 16
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (94)
What Guests Are Saying
Medicine Lake Recreation Area is a cherished destination known for its clean, beautiful lake and friendly atmosphere, making it ideal for family reunions and camping. The spacious, well-maintained campgrounds offer excellent fishing, hiking, and stargazing opportunities, providing a perfect escape into nature. While remote and lacking some amenities, the peaceful environment and friendly fellow campers enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Medicine Lake Recreation Area is a cherished destination known for its clean, beautiful lake and friendly atmosphere, making it ideal for family reunions and camping. The spacious, well-maintained campgrounds offer excellent fishing, hiking, and stargazing opportunities, providing a perfect escape into nature. While remote and lacking some amenities, the peaceful environment and friendly fellow campers enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Jeanne-Marie S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Medicine Campground
Nice campground on a nice little lake. Would have loved to stay longer but only had a night there. Nice spacious campground. Didn’t feel crowded. Lake looked great. Some nice bike and hiking trails nearby. Pit toilets only plus a faucet outside , but they did have some good soap!
Jeanne-Marie S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Medicine Campground
Nice campground on a nice little lake. Would have loved to stay longer but only had a night there. Nice spacious campground. Didn’t feel crowded. Lake looked great. Some nice bike and hiking trails nearby. Pit toilets only plus a faucet outside , but they did have some good soap!
Brenda L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Medicine Campground
We absolutely love Medicine Lake. The fishing is great!! It's Always nice to unplug.
Brenda L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Medicine Campground
We absolutely love Medicine Lake. The fishing is great!! It's Always nice to unplug.
Maureen E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Clean, beautiful lake and beaches.
Janice G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Site # 39 is up on a small hill, lots of room but not very level. You can see the lake from site but that also comes with the wind. Can get very windy and need a wind block to cook. Most of the site is shaded, restroom are a short hike and water is a few feet away. Fishing is great and you are near to many places to visit but its a hour drive back to the highway.
Maureen E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Clean, beautiful lake and beaches.
Janice G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Site # 39 is up on a small hill, lots of room but not very level. You can see the lake from site but that also comes with the wind. Can get very windy and need a wind block to cook. Most of the site is shaded, restroom are a short hike and water is a few feet away. Fishing is great and you are near to many places to visit but its a hour drive back to the highway.
Nicole R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Medicine Campground
No cell phone reception. Always a lovely time at Medicine Lake. The Lake has a very shallow entry so it's really nice for younger kids. Lots of things to explore nearby make it a great base camp too. (Lava Beds National Monument, Glass Mountain, other Lava flows, etc)
Nicole R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Medicine Campground
No cell phone reception. Always a lovely time at Medicine Lake. The Lake has a very shallow entry so it's really nice for younger kids. Lots of things to explore nearby make it a great base camp too. (Lava Beds National Monument, Glass Mountain, other Lava flows, etc)
Location Medicine Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Modoc National Forest
Tulelake, CA, 96134
United States
From McCloud go east on US Hwy 89 south for 16 miles to Forest Service Road 15/Harris Spring Rd. Turn left on Road 15 and go 4.4 miles to Forest Service Road 49/Medicine Lake Road. Follow the signs 27.5 miles to Medicine Lake. From Tulelake take US Hwy 139 south for 21 miles to Forest Service Road 97. Turn right on Road 97 and go 24 miles turning right on Road 49. Drive 2 more miles turning left into the entrance of Medicine Lake Recreation Area. Follow the signs to your final campground destination.
Medicine Lake Recreation Area is accessible via US Highway 89 to the east and US Highway 139 to the south, both within close proximity.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.5858 / -121.586
Elevation: 2065 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralATTN: The Annual Pit River Tribal Gathering will occur from July 15th to July 21st; during this timeframe all sites in the Medicine and Hogue Loops will be closed to the public, of the remaining loops in the Medicine Lake Recreation Area, few can accommodate large RVs.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
