Payne Springs Campground

Campground · California ·

Modoc National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,447 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

41.55472, -121.56083 · 41°33'17.0"N 121°33'39.0"W

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Fees and stay limits

No fee.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Payne Springs Campground

Can you reserve a site at Payne Springs Campground?
No. Payne Springs Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Payne Springs Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Payne Springs Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • No fee.

Restrictions:

  • Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Payne Springs Campground

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