Lava Beds National Monument Custom Search Volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. During the Modoc War of 1872-1873, the Modoc Indians used these tortuous lava flows to their advantage. Under the leadership of Captain Jack, the Modocs took refuge in 'Captain Jack's Stronghold,' a natural lava fortress. From this base a group of 53 fighting men and their families held off US Army forces numbering up to ten times their strength for five months. Visitors can tour both the geologic and historic wonders of this unusual landscape.     CONTACTS Email - LABE_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 530-667-2737 Write to P.O. Box 867 Indian Wells Headquarters Tulelake, CA 96134 Phone Headquarters - 530-667-2282 Visitor Information - 530-667-2282 Ex.232 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Lava Beds National Monument is always open to visitors. The visitor center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during winter season and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during summer season (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Getting There PLANE - Klamath Falls International Airport CAR - Visitors travelling south on Highway 139 (from Oregon) will see signs four miles south of Tulelake directing them into Lava Beds. Visitors travelling north on Highway 139 (from Alturas) will see signs 27 miles north of Canby directing them into Lava Beds. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No Public Transportation is available Weather & Climate The weather in northeastern California is particularly unpredictable and visitors should be ready for all conditions throughout the year. Generally, however, summers are sunny and warm while winters are cold with below-freezing nights and occasional snow. Visitors should always have warm clothing, sturdy boots, gloves, and protective headgear available if they plan to visit the lava tube caves. Bumpcaps for caving are sold at the visitor center. Bike helmets also work well. Accessibility The visitor center, restrooms, and one campsite are accessible. Getting Around Personal Vehicle, bicycle, walking, hiking. CAMPING Indian Wells Campground Open All Year Indian Well Campground in the south end of the park has 40 campsites suitable for tents and small to medium-sized RVs. Water and flush toilets are available. One group site is available by reservation, the other sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. Fire wood collecting is not permitted at the campground but is allowed 1/4 mile from the developed area and at least 100 feet from any road or trail. No lodging is available within the monument. For More Information on this campground please call 530-667-2282, Ext. 230 FACILITIES Visitor Centers LAVA BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Phone - 530-667-2282, Ext. 230 Location - Indian Wells Headquarters Closures - Thanksgiving and Christmas Days Special Programs - Education Outreach programs upon request; Ranger guided walks and talks during the summer months. Available Facilities - Restooms, museum   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lava Beds National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Lava Beds National Monument: Shady Lanes Trailer Park, Tulelake, 0 miles away Tulelake-Butte County Fairgrounds, Tulelake, 1 miles away Eagle's Nest RV Park, Tulelake, 7 miles away Stateline RV Park, Tulelake, 7 miles away Stateline RV Park and Mini Storage, Tule Lake, 9 miles away Merrill RV Park, Merrill, 10 miles away Indian Well Campground, Siskiyou County, 12 miles away   Hotels Near Lava Beds National Monument: Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 23 miles away Days Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 23 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 23 miles away Olympic Inn, Klamath Falls , 24 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites KLAMATH FALLS CENTRAL, Klamath Falls , 24 miles away Cerulean, Klamath Falls , 26 miles away   Ski Areas Near Lava Beds National Monument: Mount Shasta, California , 60 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs Warner Canyon, Oregon , 83 miles away, 730 foot drop, 1 lifts, 14 runs Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs   Public Lands Near Lava Beds National Monument: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 67 miles away Modoc National Forest, California , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lava Beds National Monument: Indian Camp Golf Course, Tulelake , 0 miles away Shield Crest Golf Course, Klamath Falls , 19 miles away