Lava Beds National Monument, Southern Cascade Range, California

  Lava Beds National Monument is a pretty sector of wilderness that is popular with people from near and far. It is very dried up here at Lava Beds National Monument commonly; the wettest month of the year is frequently December, that's the one that snows the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Lava Beds National Monument is a nice place to camp, Shady Lanes Trailer Park is a nice place. Lava Beds National Monument is a popular destination for people arriving from Tulelake.
Lava Beds National Monument is a good place
    for a tour when you have to get out. During the warm months at Lava Beds National Monument highs are mostly in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Lava Beds National
Monument. Lava Beds National Monument has pretty nature scenery for your viewing satisfaction.
You'll meet a lot of people from Tulelake here, and a lake close by is Tule Lake. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Lava Beds National Monument has to offer, you can camp at Stateline RV Park, and a golf course close by is Indian Camp Golf Course. There is so much exciting stuff to do for everyone.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Southern Cascade Range. Stay the night at Eagle's Nest RV Park, and Merrill Motel
 
    for a tour when you have to get out. During the warm months at Lava Beds National Monument highs are mostly in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Lava Beds National
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.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
ENTRANCE FEE
$5.00 for 7 Days

ENTRANCE FEE - MOTORCYCLE, BICYCLE, WALKIN
$3.00 for 7 Days

Activity Fee
CAMPSITE FEE
$10.00 for Day

Local Passport
LAVA BEDS ANNUAL PARK PASSPORT
$10.00 for Annual

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. Fees are $10.00 per night, per site. 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


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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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