What are the hours at Lava Beds National Monument?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Lava Beds National Monument)

How much does it cost to enter Lava Beds National Monument?

Lava Beds National Monument charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person, valid for 7 days. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Lava Beds National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Lava Beds National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Lava Beds National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Lava Beds National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Lava Beds National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · CA

Open

Lava Beds National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Monument
State: CA
Nearest town: Tulelake

About Lava Beds National Monument

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!

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Visitor info

Address1 Indian Well HQ, Tulelake, CA 96134

Phone(530) 667-8113

Websitewww.nps.gov/labe/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Lava Beds National Monument

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person, valid 7 days · fee details ↗

Getting thereLava Beds is a truly remote park, in a corner of California most people never visit. Most roads into this area wind through mountains, and along rivers, and travel may take longer than expected. Services are few and far between and winter driving conditions can be encountered anytime between fall and spring.

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How we read this status

We derive Lava Beds National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.