National Monument · California, United States
Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is a national monument in California, United States, covering 46,692 acres (18,896 ha), established in 1925.
Photo: U.S. National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 46,692 acres (18,896 ha) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Coordinates | 41.7139° N, 121.5083° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is located in northeastern California, in Siskiyou and Modoc counties. The monument lies on the northeastern flank of Medicine Lake Volcano, which is the largest volcano by area in the Cascade Range. The region in and around Lava Beds National Monument lies at the junction of the Sierra-Klamath, Cascade, and Great Basin physiographic provinces. The monument was established as a national monument on November 21, 1925, and includes more than 46,000 acres (190 km2). Lava Beds National Monument has numerous lava tubes, with 27 having marked entrances and developed trails for public access and exploration.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) · Medford, United States · 83.6 miles away
- Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) · Redding, United States · 92.7 miles away
- Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) · Crescent City, United States · 140.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lava Beds National Monument?
Lava Beds National Monument is in California, United States (41.7139° N, 121.5083° W).
When was Lava Beds National Monument established?
Lava Beds National Monument was established in 1925, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lava Beds National Monument?
Lava Beds National Monument covers 46,692 acres (18,896 ha).
Does Lava Beds National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Lava Beds National Monument are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lava_Beds_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/labe/ — Official park page.