Lava Beds National Monument - Camping

Indian Wells Campground

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Open All Year

Phone

530-667-8100

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Indian Well Campground in the south end of the park has 40 campsites suitable for tents and small to medium-sized RVs. Water and flush toilets are available. One group site is available by reservation, the other sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. Fire wood collecting is permitted in designated areas only. Please contact the Visitor Center for current information on those areas. No lodging is available within the monument.

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Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout Campground

Mileage:15 mi

Description: 1.Description: This historic Forest Service lookout is on Little Mt. Hoffman, a volcanic cinder cone in the Medicine Lake Highlands. It is in the Cascade Mountains Province. The Little Mt. Hoffman lookout was built circa 1931. It is a 14 by 14 foot wooden cab that sits on the ground with a wooden deck surrounding it and front steps. At 7,000 feet, the view is magnificient, especially towards the west where Mt. Shasta dominates the background and the the Little Glass Mountain lava flow is in the foreground. (see 1.6-F Directions). 2.Access Conditions: Roads to the lookout are mostly paved. The last 4 miles past Medicine Lake are not paved and motor homes and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommended. Travel time is approximately 1 1/2 hours from McCloud. Just before the top of the cinder cone and the lookout is a locked gate. This lookout rental has a key lock. Renter must obtain key from the McCloud Ranger Station during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or calling (530) 964-2184, one week prior to arrival. 3.Facilities: The lookout has no cooking facilities and no water or electricity. There is a separate vault toilet building. There are two twin beds with mattresses in the lookout cabin. No linens or bedding is provided. There are cabinets for storage and a table for eating. You will need to supply your own water, dishes, utensils, cookware and heat. Please bring garbage bags, facility is "Pack it in, Pack it out." 4.Rental Capacity & Duration: The maximum capacity is four people. Check in time is 12:00 PM; checkout is 12:00 PM. Rental is for 1 day minimum and a 3 day maximum stay per year. This lookout rental has a key lock. Renter must obtain key from the McCloud Ranger Station during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-Sat, if this is not possible call (530) 964-2184, to make other arrangements. 5.Fire Restrictions: Renter can obtain a free California Campfire permit at any Forest Service or California Dept of Forestry office. Smoking is prohibited within the lookout, smoke only in vehicles, or an area cleared of all flammable material. Fireworks are prohibited. 6.Pets:Pets are allowed. Pet owners must clean up after their pet. 7.Cautionary items:Sensitive plants exist on the cindercone on the south and west slopes below the lookout. Please do not drive on the lower access road. When walking, stay on the roads and watch for sensitive plant signs. Do not walk past the signs. The mountain top and area surrounding the lookout is open to the public. The renters have sole use of the lookout building itself. The gate can remain locked and day-use visitors can walk up to the lookout from the gate. At over 7,000 feet in elevation, nights get chilly, so pack accordingly. Rental lookout does not have running water, showers or cooking facilities. Lookout rental does not honor Golden Passports Discounts.
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Harris Springs Guard Station Campground

Mileage:25 mi

Description: Description: This historic Forest Service Guard Station is located in a open meadow surrounded by forest in the northeast portion of the McCloud Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The guard station and garage were built in 1929 or 1930 and retain their Craftsmen style character which was a popular building style in the 1920 and 1930's. Both buildings retain many of their original features including shiplap siding, tongue and groove interior walls, and wood sash windows. Harris Springs Guard Station was used by fire personnel until the late 1990's as an office and remote fire station. (see 1.6-F Directions). Access Conditions: The guard station is approximately a one hour drive northeast of McCloud on mostly paved roads. The last 1/2 mile is dirt, but is flat. The guard station is adjacent to the Harris Springs dispersed camping area. This rental has a combination lock. Renter must obtain combination from the McCloud Ranger Station during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. call (530) 964-2184. Facilities: The guard station has a one bedroom floor plan with a front hall/ sitting area, a kitchen, an attached screened porch and a small bathroom. The bedroom has a double bed and two small dressers. There are two portable twin cots with mattresses available inside the cabin. The kitchen has NO cooking facilities. The kitchen has a kitchen table, wooden chairs, and cabinets for storage. There is no water or electricity. The front hallway and sitting area has a couch. There is a bathroom with an operating toilet, though no potable water is available for washing hands or cooking. No linens or bedding is provided. You will need to supply your own water, dishes, utensils, cookware and heat. Please bring garbage bags, facility is Pack it in, Pack it out. The garage is not available but there is outside parking and two picnic tables. Rental Capacity & Duration: The maximum capacity is six people. Check in time is 12:00 PM, checkout is 12:00 PM. Rental is for 1 day minimum and a 3 day maximum stay per year. Fire Restrictions: A California campfire permit can be obtained at any Forest Service or California Dept of Forestry Office. Smoking is prohibited within the building; smoking must be within enclosed vehicles, or an area cleared of all flammable material. Fireworks are prohibited. Pets: Pets are allowed. Owners must clean up after their pet. Cautionary items: The Guard Station does not have running water, showers or electricity. Be aware that bees are sometimes abundant in the area. Golden Passports Discounts are not available.
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Mcarthur-burney Falls Mem Sp Campground

Mileage:52 mi

Description: Click here to reserve cabins. Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 The 129-foot waterfall is the main attraction of the park. 100 million gallons of water flow over the falls each day. Additional water comes from springs, joining to create a mist-filled basin. Black swifts nest in the cliff behind the falls and rare nests of Bald Eagles can be seen along the shore line of Lake Britton. The park has six miles of hiking trails through evergreen forest. Lake Britton offers watersport activities. The park has 129 developed campsites. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am-11pm, Lo Season: 8am-4pm
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Sunset Campground

Mileage:54 mi

Description: One fully accessible campsite with hookups available. There are 20 sites in Loop A that are reservable. Sites have a table and fire ring each. Also, a beach and boat launch are nearby. While each site will usually allow for 2 vehicles, your fee only pays for 1 vehicle per site. Each additional vehicle on a site is $8 per night.
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Rainbow Bay Campground

Mileage:55 mi

Description: Group Picnic site - Day Use Only - Has several heavy duty picnic tables and two large extended Barbecue Grills. There are comfort stations with flush toilet's. Has a 60 foot boat dock and a 3 acre swimming beach area. Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours before arrival time to receive a refund. For more info call : Klamath Falls Ranger Station at 541-885-3400. Accommodates up to 100 people. Park has barrier-free facilities.
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Aspen Point Campground

Mileage:56 mi

Description: This campground has 18 single sites and 2 double sites that are reservable. Single sites have 1 table and 1 fire ring. Double sites have 2 tables and 2 fire rings. There are no hook-ups. There are several water faucets and comfort stations with flush toilets. While each site will usually allow for 2 vehicles, your fee only pays for 1 vehicle per site. Each additional vehicle in a site is $8 per night.
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Girard Ridge Lookout Campground

Mileage:59 mi

Description: DescriptionB: This historic Forest Service lookout is located in the mountains east of the Sacramento River and Interstate 5, between the City of Mt. Shasta and Redding. The lookout is located on the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Girard Ridge Lookout was built in 1931 and stands 13 feet off the ground. It has a standard 14 foot by 14 foot cab with a gable roof design. The magnificent views include Castle Crags to the northwest and Mt. Shasta to the northeast. (see 1.6-F Directions) Access Conditions: The dirt roads leading to Girard Ridge Lookout are at times steep and narrow. High clearance vehicles are recommended. The lookout is reached by exiting Interstate 5 at the Soda Creek exit and driving approximately 6 miles on mountain dirt roads to the lookout. Approximately 1/4 before the lookout is a locked gate. This lookout rental has a combination lock. Renter must obtain combination by calling (530) 964-2184, one week prior to arrival. Facilities: The lookout has no cooking facilities and no water or electricity. There is a separate vault toilet building. There are two twin beds with mattresses in the lookout cabin. No linens or bedding is provided. There are cabinets for storage and a table for eating. You will need to supply your own water, dishes, utensils, cookware and heat. Please bring garbage bags, facility is Pack it in, Pack it out. Rental Capacity & Duration: The maximum capacity is four people. Check in time is 12:00 PM, checkout is 12:00 PM. Rental is for 1day minimum and a 3 day maximum stay per year. Fire Restrictions: No wood or charcoal fires allowed. Renter must obtain a free California Campfire permit for use of a portable gas stove. Smoking is prohibited within the lookout, smoking allowed in a vehicle, or an area cleared of all flammable material. Fireworks are prohibited. Pets: Pets are allowed. Pet owners must clean up after their pet. Cautionary items: The lookout is on a 40 acre parcel surrounded by private land, owned by Roseburg. It is surrounded by vegetation growth, so there is high fire danger in the summer months. Bears and other animals live in the surrounding forest. Rental lookout does not have running water, showers or cooking facilities. Lookout rental does not honor Golden Passports Discounts.
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Castle Crags Sp Campground

Mileage:60 mi

Description: Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 The park is named for 6,000-feet glacier-polished crags. It offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the backcountry, and a view of Mount Shasta. The 4,350-acre park features 28 miles of hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile access trail to Castle Crags Wilderness, part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. There are 76 developed campsites and six environmental campsites. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 8am-10pm, Lo Season: 8am-4pm
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Willow Prairie Cabin Campground

Mileage:63 mi

Description: The Willow Prairie Guard Station cabin was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew. Its main purpose at that time was as a firefighter guard station. The cabin was recently restored by local volunteers and employees of the Butte Falls Ranger District. These volunteers represented the Rogue Snowmobile Club, Boy Scouts, and the Coalition of Equestrian Clubs and is available for renting by groups with or without horses. The Campground has been in existence since the 1950's. In 1990, it was converted to a horsecamp with 19 miles of interconnecting trails. This renovation was through a partnership with the Forest Service and the Coalition of Equestrian Clubs which provided much of the labor for this wonderful facility.
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Willow Prairie Horsecamp Campground

Mileage:63 mi

Description: For more information about this campground, please visit the following link: click here
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"