Visitor center · TULELAKE, CA

Lava Beds Visitor Center — Lava Beds National Monument

Lava Beds is home to one visitor center located at the south end of the park, near cave loop road. An entrance station is located at the north end of the park, but is only open in the summer. As you drive through the park you can find information kiosks with park maps at Petroglyph Point, and Gillem's Camp.

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1 Indian Well HQ, TULELAKE, CA 96134
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