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Explore Medicine Lake, Medicine Lake Volcano Area, California
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.
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.
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.
In summer a boat dock is available at the launch ramp. There is no fishing or swimming in the vicinity of the dock or ramp. Ample trailer parking is available.
Medicine Lake has specific rules for skiing and use of power boats. Rules are subject to change depending on conditions. Please check the rules posted on the bulletin board each time you boat on Medicine Lake.
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