Modoc County

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.

Fremont-Winema National Forest 14 Day Stay Limit

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon all lands, roads, and trails administered by the Fremont-Winema National Forest as described in this order.

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 December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

2:25 PM — December 31st, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in 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

Park Fire Closure

The Boundary of the Park Fire Closure area has been reduced.  Exhibit B (map) shows new closure boundaries and Exhibit A includes a list of roadways and trails within closure area.

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

Forest Fire Restrictions

There are No current Fire restrictions in place

Camping Restrictions

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

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.

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