Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA) Campground

List of Campsites

Overview

The Blue Lake Campground is situated in the beautiful South Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest in a tranquil and remote area of northeastern California. Blue Lake was formed from a massive landslide several thousand years ago. Over time, the land filled up with water from snow melt and rain where blue lake is today. Blue Lake is truly deep blue in color and remains ice cold even during the hotest days of summer! The fishing is great, and there's a 3 mile trail that goes around the entirety of the lake. Come enjoy your National Forest land by visiting the Blue Lake Campground this summer!

Recreation

There is a trail around the lake 3 mile, along with many opportunities to walk and bike around the paved campground roads and boat dock area. There are several wilderness trailheads within 6-15 miles from the site as well. The South Warner Wilderness has many trails to offer a true solitude experience away from the big city. Off-highway -vehcle (OHV) use is also a popular recreation activity in the neighboring area road systems.

Facilities

Water is available most of the summer season from late May-early October. Please call ahead of time and check if the water is potable early in the season! Sometimes it takes a while to get the system up and going for the season.

Natural Features

There are many ice cold mountain streams feeding into and coming out of Blue Lake. The campground is situated in a lower part of the mountains, but the entire campground is surrounded by mountain ridges scattered with ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, incense cedar, and aspen trees. There was an intense wildfire that came through the area back in 2003, so many of the hillsides near Blue Lake are in the process of regenerating tree stands. Fortunately, the campground was saved from the fire, so there are plenty of big pine trees for shade!

Nearby Attractions

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Duncan North Boating Site Facility

This is a primitive area without facilities.  The boat ramp is gravel and dirt.  There is a small parking lot and turn around.  This area is recommended for cartop boats and small power boats.

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Duncan South Boating Site Facility

This is a primitive area without facilities.  The boat ramp is gravel and dirt.  There is parking for boat trailers and room for turn around.  Small motor boats and car top boats can launch from Duncan South.

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Logan Slough Boating Site Facility

Volcanic cliffs define a portion of the shoreline at Logan Slough.  While motors are allowed, car top boats or non-motorized boats are most appropriate for this small body of water.

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Green Springs Boating Site Facility

Easily accessed from Davis Creek, this very large reservoir sits among tall pines and juniper.  A very nice boat ramp allows entry to the lake but no other facilities are available.

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East Creek Trailhead Facility

Located at the East Creek Campground the trail is open, but please be aware of the danger of falling trees burnt during the Blue Fire in 2001.  Another access trail, heading to the north-east from East Creek Campground takes one to the Summit Trail out of Patterson Campground.

East Creek Campground is best used by our equestrian campers.  Day use and hikers camping for some period of time would best be served by Patterson Campground about 1/4 mile to the east.

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South Emerson Trailhead Facility

This trailhead and Emerson Campground are located at the end of Forest Road 40, off Co. Rd. 1 just south of Eagleville.

Both South and North Emerson Trailheads start from here.  These trails form a loop as well as give access to the eastern slopes of the South Warner Wilderness and Owl Creek Trail.  A suggestion would be to take the South Emerson Trail going up and return via the North Emerson Trail.

Bear Camp Flat Trail connects with the South Emerson Trail.

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North Emerson Trailhead Facility

Located at the end of Forest Road 40, just off Co. Rd. 1 south of Eagleville, this trailhead, along with the South Emerson Trailhead connects to Owl Creek Trail for access to the eastern slopes of the South Warner Wilderness.

North and South Emerson trails form a loop, making a short day hike quite enjoyable.  There is a large elevation change along the nearly 3 mile loop and it is suggested to take the South Emerson Trail going up and return via the North Emerson Trail.

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Pine Creek Trailhead Facility

Pine Creek Trailhead is located east of West Warner Road and north of Soup Springs.  There are no corrals at this location.  This is not a campground but an ideal start for a journey on foot or on horseback into the South Warner Wilderness.

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Cave Lake Boating Site Facility

There is a boat ramp on the north side of the camping area as well as a bathroom facility.

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Lily Lake Boating Site Facility

Lily Lake is picturesque and is ideal for that kayak or canoe.  No boat motors of any kind are allowed on Lily Lake.

This is a "day use" only facility.  No overnight camping is permitted.  Cave Lake is just a short distance up the road for campers.

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Lassen Creek Campground Campground

List of Campsites

Lassen is a lovely little campground near the obsidian mines.  It is currently under discussion for decommissioning.

This is open area camping as there are no designated camp-sites.  FRock fire rings are located throughout the area.

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Bear Camp Flat Trailhead Facility

This trailhead begins from a beautiful meadow.  Four wheel drive vehicle is recommended to access this trailhead.  Access is from Forest Rd. 64 from Eagleville in Surprise Valley or Forest Rd. 64 from Likely at Hwy 395.

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MEDICINE LAKE RECREATION AREA Campground

List of Campsites

Overview

The popular Medicine Lake Recreation Area and adjacent Medicine Lake are located in the Medicine Lake Highlands in northeastern California. The Recreation Area is located in the Modoc National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet.

Recreation

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area offers camping, boating, fishing and swimming. The adjacent Day Use Areas accommodate boating with a concrete boat ramp and dock. Swimming is available in a designated swimming area next to the Picnic Area. Hiking and mountain biking are available on trails originating in the Recreation Area. The longest of these trails is the trail up Little Mt Hoffman.

Facilities

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area is comprised of four campgrounds; Medicine, A.H. Hogue, Hemlock and Headquarters Campgrounds. Nearby the campgrounds are Picnic Area and Boat Launch sites. Campsites vary between somewhat rugged with limited parking space to larger areas suitable for recreation vehicles. Facilities include vault toilets, water hydrants and garbage dumpsters. Campsites include a picnic table, fire ring and a barbeque grill. There are a total of 75 campsites throughout the four campgrounds. Fifteen of these sites are available for advanced reservations and located within the Medicine and A.H. Hogue Campgrounds.

Natural Features

Medicine Lake Recreation Area is nestled along Medicine Lake and mostly sheltered by mature lodgepole pine trees but can be windy at times. The Recreation Area lies adjacent to the Medicine Lake Lava Flow which is accessible by a short hike. The Glass Mtn. and Burnt Lava Flow Geologic Areas are located within a 15-minute drive.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby are a few other federal sites with interesting features. The Lava Beds National Monument is located within a half-hour drive and includes lava caves and tubes. The Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge is located within an hour's drive where many types of migratory waterfowl can be viewed.

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Red Tail Rim Trail North Trailhead Facility

In addition to ample parking, this Trailhead has a picnic site and hitching posts for tacking up horses for day rides.

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