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    Home » Travel » US National Parks

    Published: May 31, 2020 · Updated: Feb 14, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Lava Beds National Monument Camping

    Indian Well Campground located in Lava Beds National Monument offers 43 sites close to the visitor center and caves. We hope this Lava Beds National Monument Camping guide helps you plan an amazing trip to this gorgeous park. 

    Lava Beds National Monument Camping

    Season: year-round

    Number of Sites:  43 sites

    Location in the park: Located ½ mile (0.8 km) from the visitor center and cave loop.

    Campsite cost: $10 per night, per site

    Holders of an Access or Senior pass receive a 50% discount on their site

    Payments accepted: cash/check

    Reservations: No

    Campground Address: Lava Beds Campground Rd, Tulelake, CA 96134

    Latitude/Longitude: 41.7176° N, 121.5038° W

    Elevation: 4,625 ft

    Accessible Sites: Yes

    Pets Allowed:  Pets are permitted in the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m) Pets are not permitted in caves, trails or in buildings.

    Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

    $80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

    2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

    Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

    National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

    Indian Well Campground Reservations

    Are campground Reservations Available? No, First come first served 

    First Come, First Served? Yes

    Indian Well Campground Amenities

    Flush Toilets: Yes

    Payphone: No

    Is wifi available? No

    Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes

    Is camp host available on site? Yes

    Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood may be available for purchase during the summer (to confirm, call the visitor center at 530-667-8113). Dead and down firewood can be collected on the nearby Modoc National Forest.

    Amenities at each campsite:

    Firepit in the site? Yes

    Picnic Table in the site? Yes

    Bear Box in site/area? No

    Potable Water? Yes

    RV Camping at Lava Beds NM 

    RV Length:  Small trailers and motor homes up to 30 feet. Note: not all sites can accommodate motor homes.

    Dump Station: No

    Generators: Generator hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups

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    Group Camp Site

    The group site is available for a minimum fo 15 campers, and a maximum of 40.

    Fees are per group per night: $3.00 per person, minimum of $45, Maximum of $60

    Reservation may be made up to 3 months in advance, call (530) 667-8113

    How to get to Indian Well Campground

    The campground is located just past the visitor center. There are easy to follow signs within the park. 

     

    Indian Well Campground Regulations

    The maximum number of people in a campsite:  Maximum 8 persons per site

    The number of cars per campsite: 2 vehicles or 3 motorcycles

    Checkout time: 12 noon

    Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

    Maximum Stay: Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period

     

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    Additional resources

    National Parks in California - Check out all of the great national parks you can visit in California

    Tule Lake National Monument - This newer park site is literally just down the road from Lava Beds National Monument

    Crater Lake National Park Camping - If you are heading north to Oregon don't miss the gorgeous campgrounds in Crater Lake. 

    Crater Lake National Park Guide - Complete guide to planning a trip to this epic Oregon National Park.

    Camping first aid kit - We always suggest having a first aid kit with you anytime you are camping. 

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