Alerts
Caution
Downed Trees on Trails
Please be cautions on all trails and side roads as high winds and heavy snow have caused several downed trees throughout the park.
Information
White-Nose Syndrome / Cave Permit
Please Do Not bring clothing or caving gear used in caves or mines outside of Lava Beds into our caves. This will help slow the spread of white-nose syndrome, a bat disease that is killing bats outside of the park.more
Planning a visit in the near future? This webpage describes what is open and closed in the park right now. After reading this page, feel free to call us at 530-667-8113 if you have any questions. We can be reached by phone 9am - 4:30pm daily, unless the visitor center is closed.
CampingA portion of Lava Beds campground is always open year round. The camping fee is $20 which can be paid at the campground information station. All sites are primitive and sites are first come first serve.Current Status: Loop A : Open Loop B: Closed for winter (B-Loop is typically closed from mid-November to mid-March.) Group Site: Closed for winter (Requires reservation and a minimum of 15 people) Fire Restrictions: There are no current fire restrictions. Road CondtionsCurrent Road Condtions: All roads in the park are open.
For a better overview of road conditions near Lava Beds, please use the links below. California Roads: ![]() NPS Graphic Other Live Data for Air QualityMonitor Air Quality – Live Data: Entrance Station or Research CenterCurrent ClosuresCurrent Cave Closures-Caves may be closed seasonally, or year round, depending on several reasons. Currently, the following caves are closed:
For more info on Lava Beds cave closures please visit our caving page.
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Last updated: March 28, 2025