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 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.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Lava Beds National
Monument is always open to visitors.
The visitor center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during winter season
and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during summer season (closed Christmas Day).
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| Communities
Surrounding Lava Beds National Monument | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Tulelake, CA (24 min.
) Pop. 1,020
Merrill, OR (26 min.
) Pop. 897
Malin, OR (37 min.
) Pop. 638
Midland, OR (49 min.
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Klamath Falls, OR (51 min.
) Pop. 19,462
| Dorris, CA (52 min.
) Pop. 886
Macdoel, CA (55 min.
) Pop. 140
Dairy, OR (56 min.
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Keno, OR (57 min.
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Bonanza, OR (59 min.
) Pop. 415
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