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Lava Beds National Monument

Don't forget to start your visit at the Visitor Center to be screened for White-Nose Syndrome.

 
Lava Beds Visitor Center and sign
Visitor Center

Start your visit at the Visitor Center to get screened for White-Nose Syndrome.

Interior of mushpot cave
Mushpot Cave

It is the only cave in the park to have lights and interpretive signs explaining the cave formations, ecology and cave climate.

Interior of valentine cave with a person standing on rocks.
Valentine Cave

Named for the day it was discovered in 1933, it has large main passages with smooth floors and walls.

Skull Cave
Skull Cave

The wide open feel of this cave makes it an excellent choice for those who do not like tight, closed-in spaces.

timeline photo at Gillems Camp
Gillems Camp

For seven weeks in the spring of 1873, Gillem’s Camp served as temporary quarters for up to 600 troops.

inside the stronghold trail
Captain Jack's Stronghold

A key site of the Modoc War. You may see prayer ribbons and sage offerings hanging on the medicine pole near the junction of the two trails.

Schonchin Butte Lookout
Schonchin Butte Lookout

A hike up the steep 0.7 mi (1.1 km) trail to the historic Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout is well worth the effort!

Bird on a rock
East Wildlife Overlook

Stop at the East and West Wildlife Overlooks to view migratory and resident birds on the waters of Tule Lake in any season.

Devil's Homestead in the winter with snow
Devil's Homestead

This location is on the northern flank of the massive Medicine Lake Shield Volcano, named for the broad, gently-sloping profile.

Last updated: January 28, 2024

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P.O. Box 1240
Tulelake, CA 96134

Phone:

530 667-8113

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