Lava Beds costs $25 per car
Lava Beds National Monument charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. The Volcanic Legacy annual pass (Lava Beds, Crater Lake, Lassen, Whiskeytown) costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Lava Beds National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Volcanic Legacy annual pass (Lava Beds, Crater Lake, Lassen, Whiskeytown) | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Fees are collected at the north fee booth in season. If it is closed, pay at the visitor center. Sources: National Park Service, Lava Beds National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Cabrillo National Monument | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Whiskeytown National Recreation Area | $25 per car |
| Muir Woods National Monument | $15 per person |
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | $30 per car |
| Pinnacles National Park | $30 per car |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Entrance fees are collected seasonally at the fee booth at the north end of the park. If that is closed, please proceed to the park's visitor center. Staff there can collect your fees and answer any questions that you may have about the park.
About the main pass: Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days.
About the annual pass: Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area all share an annual pass. It is $55.00 and is valid for a year from the date of purchase.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Lava Beds? The $55 annual pass pays off on your third visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Lava Beds National Monument?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Lava Beds?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Lava Beds?
No. Lava Beds is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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Photo: NPS photo, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.