Indian Well Campground
Open — The campground is open with A-Loop available year-round and B-Loop closed mid-November through spring. All 43 sites are first-come, first-served. Recent winter weather brought 2 feet of snow causing icy road conditions as snow melts. Limited to 14 consecutive days per 30-day period.
Nearby Mammoth Wildfire
South East of Lava Beds on the Modoc National Forest is the Mammoth Fire. For current information please visit
Phones Are Down
We are currently not able to receive incoming calls. If you have a questions, please email us at labe_information@nps.gov. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
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.
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.
Winter Weather
Lava Beds received around 2 feet of snow. Please use caution if driving into the park as snow is starting to melt and cause icy road and parking lot conditions. All roads going into the Forest Service are not passable.
About
Indian Well Campground is located in the heart of Lava Beds National Monument on the northeastern flank of Medicine Lake Volcano, the largest volcano by area in the Cascade Range. The campground features 43 first-come, first-served sites and one group site available by reservation April through October. Sites include paved driveways with back-in or pull-through configurations, fire rings, picnic tables, and access to flush toilets and potable water. The campground accommodates tents, pickup campers, and small RVs up to 30 feet, though not all sites can accommodate motorhomes. A-Loop remains open year-round while B-Loop closes mid-November and reopens in spring. Two sites are ADA-accessible with paved trails to the seasonal amphitheater. The campground sits half a mile from the Visitor Center and Cave Loop, providing easy access to 27 developed lava tube caves with marked entrances and trails. The monument contains over 800 documented lava tubes, making it the largest concentration in North America. Lava Beds National Monument spans diverse ecological zones from Ponderosa Pine forests at higher elevations to Great Basin shrubland desert and grasslands. Thirteen hiking trails lead through volcanic fields to historic sites including Captain Jack's Stronghold from the 1872-73 Modoc War. The landscape features diverse volcanic formations including fumaroles, cinder cones, spatter cones, pit craters, and extensive lava flows. Despite semi-arid conditions, wildlife viewing and birding opportunities abound, particularly along the northern boundary.
Directions
Indian Well Campground is located 1/2 mile from the Visitor Center. Access from the south via Hill Road or from the north via Highway 139. In winter, U.S. 97 at Mount Hebron Pass is often snowy. Forest Service roads may be impassable in winter.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| labe_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 667-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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