Blanche Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens early July and closes late October depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit.

About

Blanche Lake Campground is a primitive dispersed campground situated in the Modoc National Forest, offering visitors a quieter alternative to the nearby Medicine Lake Recreation Area. The campground provides free camping on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Located at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, the area is surrounded by volcanic landscape characteristic of the Medicine Lake Highlands. The campground has limited facilities, including vault toilets, but no potable water or garbage service. Campers must bring all their own water for drinking, cooking, and extinguishing campfires, and must pack out all trash and waste. The remote location offers light usage and increased solitude for those seeking a more backcountry camping experience while still being accessible by vehicle. Due to its elevation and location, the campground is only accessible seasonally, typically from early July through late October, depending on snow conditions. The 14-day stay limit applies to all sites. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on leash, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Directions

From McCloud, go east on US Hwy 89 for 16 miles to Forest Service Road 15/Harris Spring Road. Turn left on Road 15 and go 4.4 miles to Forest Service Road 49/Medicine Lake Road. Follow signs 24 miles toward Medicine Lake. Turn right on 43N17 and follow signs to Blanche Lake. From Tulelake, travel south 24 miles on State Hwy 139 to County Road 97. Turn west on County Road 97 past Tionesta and go approximately 22 miles to Forest Service Road 43N75. Turn left on Road 43N75 and go 1.8 miles to Forest Service Road 43N17. Turn left and follow signs to the campground.

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