Lava Beds National Monument
a maze of lava-tube caves you can walk into
Lava Beds National Monument is one of the places Roamward flags on the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a maze of lava-tube caves you can walk into. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Volcanic Legacy Byway runs Lassen Volcanic NP → Crater Lake NP. Two volcano parks and Mount Shasta on one road.
Nearby route stops
- Mount Shasta — a 14,179-ft glaciered stratovolcano looming over the route (Volcanic Legacy Byway)
- Crater Lake National Park — the deepest, bluest lake in America, in a collapsed volcano (Volcanic Legacy Byway)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Volcanic Legacy Byway stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: