Campsite in A Loop
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Indian Well Campground is located 1/2 mile (0.8 km) from the Visitor Center. There are 43 sites available on a first-come, first serve basis. Included in the standard campsites are a picnic table, fire ring, and cooking grill. The campground typically only fills on summer weekends near holidays. Sites can accommodate tents, pickup campers, small trailers and motor homes up to 30 feet. Note: not all sites can accommodate motor homes.
Campsites
Location
1 Indian Well HQ
Tulelake, CA 96134
Fees
Hours
There is a self-pay station at the campground, so visitors can check in at any time. Campers are required to also get a cave permit, at the visitor center. Loop B closes for the winter after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Group Site is open April 1 - October 31.
Reservations
Regular campsites are first-come, first-severed. The Group Campsite Site is reservation only. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance on Recregation.gov.
Directions
Indian Well Campground is located 1/2 mile (0.8 km) from the Visitor Center and cave loop.
Weather
Park elevations range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of year, and snow has been recorded in all months. Winter daytime highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog is frequent from autumn through spring. Summer daytime highs average 75° to 80°F; lows average 50°F. Occasional thunderstorms occur in summer.
Accessibility
The two ADA campsites have paved surfaces that provide wheelchair access to the picnic tables, camp stove, and water spigots. The campground roads are paved with sloped sidewalks allowing easy access to restrooms, drinking fountains and the amphitheater.
WIFI is available at the visitor center.
Cell phone reception is spotty, and is sometimes better at the visitor center.
Wood fires are permitted inside fire rings unless otherwise posted. Camp stoves are also permitted.
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The campgrounds is designed primarily for tent camping but small (less than 35 ft long) RV and trailers can be accommodated at a few sites.
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The campground typically only fills on summer weekends near holidays. In the event the campground is full, staff can direct you to several campgrounds within a 30-minute drive and dispersed vehicle camping on the Modoc National Forest just south of Lava Beds National Monument. Camping in any other developed area outside of the Indian Well Campground is prohibited within the Monument.
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There are two campsites that are designated as ADA camp sites. There are also ADA restrooms in both the A and B loops of the campgrounds and a paved trail to the paved amphitheater.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground