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Recreation Region: Doublehead Ranger District

Blanche Lake Campground

Blanche Lake and Campground are located a few miles southeast of Medicine Lake and offer campers a little more seclusion than that of the larger lake area.

Current Conditions
*10/30/2024 Winter weather warning! There is snow on the ground and more snow is expected to come. It is not recommended to access this area by vehicle for your safety due to winter conditions. There is no water or trash service.

General Information

Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.

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, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days.

No fee.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.55733056

Longitude: -121.57021945

Directions

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 24 miles toward Medicine Lake. Turn right on 43N17 and follow the signs to Blanche Lake, Bullseye and Payne Springs. From Tulelake travel south 24 miles on State Hwy 139 to County Road 97. Turn west on County Road 97 past Tionesta and go approx. 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 the signs to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025

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