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Let Lava Beds become your outdoor classroom as you learn about geology, the Modocs, and the abundant wildlife and other natural and cultural resources found throughout the monument. Once you look throught the links below, if you have additional questions feel free to email us at labe_information@nps.gov or call the visitor center at 530-667-8113. Important: If your group is planning on caving while at Lava Beds, you will need to visit the visitor center first and receive a short talk and be screened for white-nose syndrome, a disease that is killing bats, before you go into any caves. 
Self-Guided Education Visits
Look here for sample itineraries and suggested places to visit depending on what you are studying with your students. 
Academic Fee Waivers
Learn how to have park's entry fee waived for academic institutions. 
Visit the Visitor Center
Visit the dozens of interpretive exhibits that showcase the natural and cultural history of the park. 
Caving
Whether you're a beginner caver or expert, visiting our caving page will help you plan which caves to visit and know what to bring. 
Area Lodging & Camping
Want to stay overnight? Learn about our park campgrounds. 
Safety at Lava Beds
Learn more about what you can do to stay safe during your visit. SafetyWhether exploring Lava Beds above or below ground, we recommend groups carry a first-aid kit. Rangers at the visitor center can also help with minor injuries or can radio for an EMT or call 911. Please know Emergency Services is limited in park and it can take over 30 minutes for an ambulance to get to you in the park. Also, the nearest hospital is over an hour away. In addition to checking the safety page we recommend checking the current conditions page to see the weather forecast. Materials to LoanTo help with your field trip experience, Lava Beds has flashlights, bump hats, and binoculars to loan out to your class for free! It is encouraged that students bring their own lights and helmets if possible. If you need to use our borrow our bump hats please let us know in advance as we have a limited supply. BusesSome trail heads and parking areas in the park are not recommended for buses, meaning that buses or travel trailers cannot turn around due to lack of space. To help plan your trip here is a list of locations that are bus friendly and those that are not. Not recommended for Buses:
Bus friendly locations include the following:
For more information on directions on getting to Lava Beds visit our getting to us page. |
Last updated: March 29, 2025