Schonchin Springs
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Medicine Lake Dump Station · 1.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 41.5919, -121.6167
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This little campground is approximately 1 mile from the Headquarters Campground and gets most of it 's use when the 4 other Medicine Lake Campgrounds are full. If you are looking for close proximity to the lake but would prefer a quiet, more secluded environment, try Schonchin Springs Campground.
From the USFS.
Is Schonchin Springs free?
No. Schonchin Springs charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Schonchin Springs?
From McCloud go east on US Hwy 89 south for 16 miles to Forest Service Road 15/Harris Spring Rd. Turn lefeet on Road 15 and go 4.4 miles to Forest Service Road 49/Medicine Lake Road. Follow the signs 27.5 miles to Medicine Lake. Drive past the entrance to Headquarters Campground and take the first right and then the first lefeet. Continue on approximately 1/2 mile to the campground. Map to Medicine Lake.
What are the rules at Schonchin Springs?
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
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
