Birdwatching

The park is located near the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and the Tulelake Bird Refuge on the Pacific Flyway, one of only four migratory bird flyways in North America.  Millions of birds make their annual migration south and return north along this flyway.  Many birds stay in the area year-round.

Hiking   

Biking         

Enjoy mountain biking the way it should be with hundreds of mile of remote side roads to be discovered...or, just take a leisurely ride through the Monument.

Caving

There are over 200 known developed caves to explore at the Lava Beds National Monument.  Eagles Nest RV Park is just 14 miles from the visitor center.

Fishing   

Medicine Lake (a crater lake) is just 23 miles from the park and provides anglers an opportunity to hook large trout.  Also, there are many other lakes and reservoirs within a 30-mile radius of the park.

History

The last Indian War was fought here at Captain Jack's stronghold.  You can prowl the fortifications where 52 Modoc Indian Warriors held off the United States Calvary for nearly 5 months before they were finally captured in 1873.

Or, visit the World War II Japanese Interment Center Memorial in nearby Newell where Japanese Americans were forced to stay during the war.

Scenic Drives        

See the herd of 300-500 wild horses in the Devils Garden or visit the Mercantile in Davis Creek (Modoc Travel Loop 4).

Or, visit "a land of rocks that float and mountains of glass" in one of the most unique geological regions in North America (Modoc Travel Loop 6)...and more...

Hunting

The area is renowned for hunting Pronghorn Antelope and Mule Deer.