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
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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
David P
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
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David P
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
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Connie Y
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
The campgrounds were clean and well maintained.
The only problem we had was a family that came in our second night and rode quads throughout the campsite each night and early mornings. We called rangers, but the area was not patrolled.
Connie Y
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
The campgrounds were clean and well maintained.
The only problem we had was a family that came in our second night and rode quads throughout the campsite each night and early mornings. We called rangers, but the area was not patrolled.
Ronald G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Camp ground was nice and clean, lake was very low but good fishing, trails were good, if your pulling a trailer or boat into medicine lake from highway 89 beware it is so bad trailer springs are being broken in half, also they will not let you fill your trailer tank with water with anything other than a water container.
Ronald G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
Camp ground was nice and clean, lake was very low but good fishing, trails were good, if your pulling a trailer or boat into medicine lake from highway 89 beware it is so bad trailer springs are being broken in half, also they will not let you fill your trailer tank with water with anything other than a water container.
Cameron C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Medicine Campground
We had a great time at Medicine Lake and the bathrooms were very clean. We camped in early July so be prepared for cold nights. I was great.
Cameron C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Medicine Campground
We had a great time at Medicine Lake and the bathrooms were very clean. We camped in early July so be prepared for cold nights. I was great.
Dan F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
The road in off Harris springs is horrible to medicine lake. There was no boat dock in the lake during 4th of July weekend this year.
Dan F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: A.H. Hogue Campground
The road in off Harris springs is horrible to medicine lake. There was no boat dock in the lake during 4th of July weekend this year.
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
