Lava Beds National Monument, Southern Cascade Range, California   Lava Beds National Monument has good outdoors recreation, so you may enjoy yourself during your stay. Lava Beds National Monument is a nice place for a visit when you need to spend some time in the outdoors. Stateline RV Park is a splendid campground nearby. If you came for an overnight stay Shady Lanes Trailer Park is a nice site to camp, and if you're a golfer then a great nearby course is Indian Camp Golf Course. Lava Beds National Monument is a delightful segment of wilderness that is popular with folks from far and wide. High temperatures at     Lava Beds National Monument through the warm months are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Lava Beds National Monument are in the 20's. Not much rainfall falls here at Lava Beds National Monument; most of the snow falls through December, and the driest month is July. These mountains rock, just check out all the entertaining stuff to do in the Southern Cascade Range. Stay the night at Indian Well Campground, and a lake close by is Tule Lake. Lava Beds National Monument is a common place to spend time for folks from Tulelake. Eagle's Nest RV Park is a magnificent local campground; during your spree here you'll meet some people from Tulelake for sure. Fun activities are plentiful;       Lava Beds National Monument through the warm months are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Lava Beds National Monument are in 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 User input for Lava Beds National Monument, Southern Cascade Range, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Lava Beds National Monument, Southern Cascade Range, California Local climate location: KLAMATH FALLS 8 miles away Find a Business in or near Lava Beds National Monument Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 41.95 Longitude: -121.47 Southern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Southern Cascade Range. 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