Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard 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.
Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Park entrance for motorcycles is $20 and is good for 7 days. More informationPark Entrance is $15 per person and is good for 7 days. More information 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
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Lava Beds FeesFees 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. More information and FAQs are available on NPS.gov. 1-7 Day Vehicle Entrance Fee: $25.00
1-7 Day Individual Fee (Bicycle, Hiker, Horseback, etc.): $15.00 1-7 Day Motorcycle Fee: $20.00 Where to Pay: Lava Beds Visitor Center or Lava Beds Entrance Station (if open) How to Pay: Cash, Check, Debit or Credit Card **Please note that if arriving after hours the entrance fee can be payed at the self pay station near the Visitor Center Parking lot (cash & check only)** Entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of any of the below annual or lifetime passes. These passes may be obtained at the Park. Campsite Fee: $10.00 per night, per site
Group Campsite: $3.00 per person, up to $60.00 per night Where to Pay: At the self pay station at the entrance to Indian Well Campground How to Pay: Cash or Check Please Remember the Campsites are first come first serve and that the group site must be reserved. For more info on camping please visit our camping page here. The public is invited to experience national parks, without entrance fees, on five days in 2023:
Please note that Camping and other user fees apply. Enjoy your parks! Academic groups may apply for an Academic Fee Waiver and have their entrance fees waived. Visit the Plan Your Field Trip section to learn about what education opportunities await your students.
Annual and Lifetime PassesThe Lava Beds Annual Pass and the Interagency America the Beautiful Pass will cover the entrance fee to Lava Beds. 
Lava Beds Annual Pass:Cost: $55 annual pass
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Annual PassCost: $80 annual pass Available for: Everyone How to purchase:
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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: May 16, 2023