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South Lava Beds

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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BY

South Lava Beds offers a camping experience near rugged volcanic terrain in northern California. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lava Beds National Monument and Medicine Lake, providing opportunities for exploration and recreation.

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Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Lava Beds National Monument Road

8 min away

Algoma Campground

1 hr 31 min away

Drive Time

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2 hrs 17 min from Medford, OR
2 hrs 37 min from Redding, CA
2 hrs 43 min from Grants Pass, OR

Location

South Lava Beds is located in California

Coordinates

41.66239292 N
121.4187829 W

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T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 12/6/25
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T
No Coverage

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T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 12/6/25
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T
No Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

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Phone Service
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Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Laura M.

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Reviewed May. 16, 2023

Area Still Recovering From Fire

I don’t know who’s adding these dispersed camping spots on The Dyrt (as there are no reviews or any additional info other than the location) but it’s much appreciated. We stopped to check this place out and would have stayed here for the night but decided to keep going and check out one more place first.

The location is easily accessed from the main road, no problems for our 26ft Class C. Cell service was surprisingly good for both Verizon and ATT. There’s a messy little fire pit here, but no other markers. The spot is off the road and has some sad blackened or dead trees surrounding it.

This area is still recovering from a big fire in 2020 and there are piles of burned logs and debris all over the area, giving it a desolate feel. The area is nice and quiet though, and very little traffic. Would make a great stop for a few days.

Month of VisitMay