Modoc County

Lava Beds National Monument

Nearby Mammoth Wildfire

South East of Lava Beds on the Modoc National Forest is the Mammoth Fire. For current information please visit

Lava Beds National Monument

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.

Lava Beds National Monument

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.

Lava Beds National Monument

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.

Lava Beds National Monument

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.

Tule Lake National Monument

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.

Tule Lake National Monument

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.

Tule Lake National Monument

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.

Tule Lake National Monument

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.

Lassen National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Lassen National Forest

Fire Restrictions

To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Lassen National Forest from August 10, 2026, through December 1,…

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction

Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction

Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.

Lassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions

Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…

Lassen National Forest

Forest Road Closure Order

The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…

Lassen National Forest

SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…

Modoc National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Modoc National Forest

Forest Fire Restrictions 2026

Fire Restrictions include:• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, except in the South Warner Wilderness and Designated Recreation Sites listed in exhibit a.• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a building, within the Designated Recreation Sites or…

Modoc National Forest