Cave Exploring @ Lava Beds National Monument & Hiking/Camping Trip

Let's go Cave Exploring at the Lava Beds National Monument Park!! We can explore up to a dozen caves varying in difficulty, length and complexity. There are up to 10 hiking trails to explore as well! Things to see and do Lava Beds Caves Lava Beds Hiking Trails Fees and Reservations Elevations in the park range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of the year, and snow has been recorded in nearly all months. Winter daytime highs average 40 degrees F; lows average 20 degrees F, and fog is frequent. Summer daytime highs average 75 to 80 degrees F; lows average 50 degrees F. Campground Availability are a 1st come, 1st serve basis at $10.00 per night/campsite or Group Campsite: $3.00 per person, up to $60.00 Campground Information: Indian Well Campground Info & Map Water and flush toilets are available in the campground area. The summer season extends from mid-May to mid-September -- the actual dates may vary. Wood fires are permitted in the campground. Firewood is available in designated areas; ask for information at the Visitor Center. Campsite capacity is limited to 10 people and two vehicles or three motorcycles per site (where space is available). Entrance Fee: $10.00 per vehicle Motorcycle, Bicycle or walk-in $5.00 or FREE with a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass No reservations are required to go cave exploring, however, you must come prepared: Caving: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes or boots are a must for all caves. Temperatures in the caves average 55 degrees Farenheit all year. Three flashlights per group is a bare minimum, in case of dead bulbs or batteries, and everyone in your group needs their own. Flashlights can be borrowed from the Visitor Center, but must be returned each afternoon. Always let someone know where you are going and when you will return when caving. We highly recommend a helmet to protect your head; bicycle helmets work fine, and we sell inexpensive "bumphats" in the Visitor Center. We also recommend sturdy gloves and kneepads if you plan to visit more difficult caves, as you can expect to crawl on jagged lava. Maps of the inside of the developed caves are also available for sale in the Visitor Center, and are highly recommended for the more difficult, more complicated caves. Your Safety Directions & Map Driving Directions: 5 North 227 miles, exit 747 for US-97, keep right at the fork, follow signs for Kalamath Falls and merge onto US-97/S Weed Blvd., slight right at CA-97, continue on CA-97, Turn right at CA-161/Stateline Rd., Turn right at Hill Rd. Lava Beds Live Web Cam Lava Beds National Monument 1 Indian Well Headquarters Tulelake, CA 96134 (530) 667-8104 Cost: Please pay your carpooler $20 per day of driving, per person towards gas costs