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Lava Beds National MonumentSchonchin Butte in winter
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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.

  • 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.

IMPORTANT PLANNING NOTE:

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

Entrance Fees:

Campground Fees:

  • Campsite Fee: $10.00
  • Group Campsite: $3.00 per person, up to $60.00


Annual & Lifetime Passes:

  • Lava Beds Annual Pass: $20.00
    • Good for one year from date of purchase
    • A Lava Beds pass is also valid at Crater Lake National Park, and a Crater Lake pass is honored at Lava Beds
       
  • Annual Pass: "America The Beautiful - 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 
       
  • Senior Pass:"America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass": $10.00
    • Golden Age passes are still valid for life
       
Schedule of tours & events
Schedule of tours & events
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Arrowleaf Balsamroot  

Did You Know?
Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is the largest flower in the sunflower family found in the monument. Native Americans boiled and ate the roots, and used the leaves to make a tea to soothe stomach pain and headaches.

Last Updated: August 23, 2009 at 18:07 EST