Lava Beds National Monument - California
Photo of Lava Beds National Monument courtesy NPS
Volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. During the Modoc War of 1872-1873, the Modoc Indians used these tortuous lava flows to their advantage. Under the leadership of Captain Jack, the Modocs took refuge in "Captain Jack's Stronghold," a natural lava fortress. From this base a group of 53 fighting men and their families held off US Army forces numbering up to ten times their strength for five months. Visitors can tour both the geologic and historic wonders of this unusual landscape.
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Facilities available at Lava Beds National Monument:
Lava Beds National Monument website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: LABE_Superintendent@nps.gov
Phone numbers
Headquarters 530-667-2282
Visitor Information 530-667-2282 ext.232
Address
1 Indian Well Headquarters
Tulelake, CA 96134
