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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.

Visitor Center Closed for the Winter Season

The visitor center is now closed for the season. Due to limited staffing, we are unable to offer tours till we reopen in the summer. For more information, please call 530-667-8119 or email us at tule_information@nps.gov.

Visitor Center Open for the Summer

The visitor center is now open for the season. We are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursday through Monday, 9AM - 4:30PM. To request a site tour, call 530-667-8119 at least 2 weeks in advance.

VC closed today, we are at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair

The visitor center will be closed today. We can be found at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair.

2024 Extended Season

After Labor Day, we will be extending our season for 6 more days. These 6 days are: Thursday September 12th through Saturday Sept. 14 & Thursday Sept. 19 through Saturday Sept. 21. This will be your last chance to catch our tours this season.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

January 18th, 9:57 PM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.

Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

January 18th, 9:57 PM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

January 18th, 9:57 PM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants within the valleys in Klamath and Lake County. * WHERE...The valleys of Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions

Forest Order No. 06-24-01 limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest.

Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction

Forest Order No. 06-24-03 limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.

Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction

Forest Order No. 06-24-02 limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions

To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.

Work Areas on the Salmon Scott River Ranger District

As you plan your summer trips on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District, it’s important to be aware of all the work taking place and consider areas of potentially increased traffic or delays.

Road and Driving Conditions

Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous.  For current road conditions anywhere in Califo

Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure

The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.

Wilderness Area Restrictions

To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas.

Camping Stay Limitations

Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Camping Restrictions

Camping 14-day stay limits, group size limit of 8 people per campsite

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