Closure Order #26-001

LABE-VRP
Closure Order # 26-001
July 31, 2026

Closures, restrictions and public use limits:

Closure Order – Restrictions and Public Use Limits: Under the authority provided to the Superintendent in 36 CFR 2.13 (c), the following activities are restricted in Lava Beds National Monument effective immediately, until further notice:

Restrictions

• All areas within Lava Beds National Monument are closed to the lighting or maintaining of a fire, including within the agency‑approved fire receptacles in Indian Well Campground.
• All open‑flame devices that use combustible materials such as wood, charcoal, pellets, or biomass are prohibited.

Exceptions

• Use of gas or pressurized stoves (propane, butane, white gas, or similar) is permitted, provided the device has an integrated shut‑off valve that allows the flame to be extinguished immediately.

Authority: 36 CFR 2.13 (c)

Notice: This administrative order applies to all individuals subject to the regulatory authority of the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Lava Beds National Monument, including park visitors, government employees, concession employees, park residents and stakeholders.

Finding: The NPS issues this administrative order for the purposes of maintaining public health and safety during a period of high fire danger. Lava Beds is currently experiencing elevated fire conditions caused by extreme drought, high temperatures, low relative humidity, and critically dry fuels.

This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. The effectiveness of this order will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and the order will be modified or rescinded when conditions warrant.