Lava Beds FeesLava Beds National Monument is a fee use area that charges a entrance fee to the park as well as fees for camping. Fees collected through entry passes are used to support visitor services and improvements around the park, like creating new waysides, maintaining campsites and public use areas, and incorporating accessibility features into the park.
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Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesThe park's annual pass is good not only at Lava Beds National Monument, but also Crater Lake National Park, Lassen National Volcanic Park. and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. They are valid for a year from the date of purchase. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00
Entrance fees are collected seasonally at the fee booth at the north end of the park. If that is closed, please proceed to the park's visitor center. Staff there can collect your fees and answer any questions that you may have about the park.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Park entrance for motorcycles is $20 per motorcycles and is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Park Entrance is $15 per person and is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area all share an annual pass. It is $55.00 and is valid for a year from the date of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Annual and Lifetime PassesThe Lava Beds Annual Pass and the Interagency America the Beautiful Pass will cover the entrance fee to Lava Beds. 
Annual PassCost: $80 annual pass Available for: Everyone How to purchase:
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Senior PassCost:
Available for: US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. How to purchase:
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Military Annual PassCost: Free Available for:
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Military Lifetime PassCost: Free Available for:
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Access PassCost: Free lifetime pass Available for: US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. How to get:
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Volunteer PassCost: Free annual pass Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program How to get: Volunteers should contact their volunteer coordinator for more information. Additional Information:
4th Grade PassCost: Free pass valid for the duration of the 4th grader's school year though the following summer (September-August) Available for: US 4th graders, including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age, with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper voucher How to get:
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Last updated: February 18, 2024