About the Park

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 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!

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Points of Interest

Caves

Hidden Valley and Mammoth Crater

Symbol Bridge and Big Painted Cave

Schonchin

Fleener Chimneys

Thomas-Wright Battlefield and Black Crater Gillems Camp and Sheepy Ridge

Captain Jacks Stronghold

Widlife Overlook

Petroglyph Point

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Camping

43 Different campsites available $10 per night per site Group sites, $3 per person up to $60

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Lodging

No lodging on the property

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Park Hours & Fees

Fees for exception vehicles

Seven day stay $15 per vehicle Motorcycle bicycle or Walk-in $10 Annual Pass $30

Hours of Operation

Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day) Fall, Winter, Spring: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with occasional short closures at mid-day)

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Park Activities

Ranger Guided Tours

Caving

Photography

Hiking

Stargazing

Backcountry camping