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Lava Beds National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 
Visitors enter Indian Wells cave.
Descending into Indian Well Cave

There is so much to do and see at the Lava Beds! The monument's two main attractions are Modoc War historical sites and lava tube caves. For more information, see our "Things To Do" page, or select from the links above.

 
Native American hunting skills being taught to young visitors
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Children learning traditional hunting skills at a cultural event
You can explore on your own, or join us to learn more about Lava Beds. The monument offers guided tours, hosts special events, and provides a staple of the National Park Service experience: ranger led evening campfire talks. See our online Schedule of Events...
 
Snowfall on the park road
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Winters snows rarely close the park

Can I bring my dogs? Where can I camp? Are the roads paved? All these questions and more are answered in the Things To Know Before You Come section, including information on Safety and Lodging.

Park Brochures
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Maps
Park Maps
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Schedule of tours & events
Schedule of tours & events
Browse our calendar of planned tours and events
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Sickle-pod rockcress  

Did You Know?
Sickle-pod rockcress (Arabis sparsiflora) is a common spring flower in rocky areas of the monument. It gets its name from the long, curved, sickle shaped seed pods that form along the flower stalk as its blooms mature.

Last Updated: December 01, 2007 at 14:25 EST