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Lava Beds National Monument

National Monument California

Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Park elevations range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of year, and snow has been recorded in all months. Winter daytime highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog is frequent from autumn through spring. Summer daytime highs average 75° to 80°F; lows average 50°F. Occasional thunderstorms occur in summer.

Address

1 Indian Well HQ, Tulelake, CA 96134

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Biking Road Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Caving Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Great Depression Migrations Military US Army Indigenous and Native Warrior Battlefields Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Birds Cats (wild) Caves Caverns and Karst Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Geology Grasslands Natural Sounds Night Sky Astronomy Scenic Views Thickets and Shrublands Unique Species Rare Volcanoes Wilderness