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Lava Beds National Monument
Fees & Reservations

Reservations:


  • NO RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED to visit the dozens of self-guided caves found on Cave Loop and elsewhere in the park. Have fun exploring on your own, but be sure to come prepared.

 

  • We only accept reservations for our group campsite which requires a miniume of 15 people. The rest of the campgrounds is a frist come first served campground.

 

  • Fern Cave and Crystal Ice Cave tour reservations can be made by phone by calling 530-667-8113. Access to both caves is seasonal and very limited. Reservations are taken on a "first-come, first-served" basis. More information >>>

IMPORTANT PLANNING NOTE:

Due to our remote and small operation, Lava Beds is not able to accept debit or credit cards for entrance and campground fees at this time. Please bring cash or checks for your visit.



Entrance Fees:

  • Seven Day Entrance Fee: $10.00 per vehicle

 

 

  • Motorcycle, Bicycle or Walk-in: $5.00

 

Entrance fees on all federal public lands will be waived on the following days in 2012: 

January 14-16 - Martin Luther King, Jr Day Weekend

April 21-29 - National Park Week

June 9 - Get Outdoors Day

September 29 - National Public Lands Day

November 10-12 - Veteran's Day Weekend

Camping and other use fees apply. Enjoy your parks!



Campground Fees:

  • Campsite Fee: $10.00

  • Group Campsite: $3.00 per person, up to $60.00
 
NPS Passes
 

 Annual & Lifetime Passes:

  • Lava Beds Annual Pass: $20.00
    • Good for one year from date of purchase
    • A Lava Beds annual pass is also valid at Crater Lake National Park, and a Crater Lake annual pass is honored at Lava Beds

 

  • The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass: $80.00
    • Good for one year from date of purchase
    • Replaces both the National Parks Annual Pass and the Golden Eagle Pass 

 

  • The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass: $10.00
    • Must be at least 62 years of age.
    • Pass is good for the rest of your life.
    • At some locations you get half off camping fees.
    • Golden Age passes are still valid for life

 

For more information about passes please visit www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm 

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Last Updated: December 23, 2011 at 12:59 MST