Ice Springs Lava Field
Ice Springs Lava Field is a high-elevation volcanic plain featuring basaltic flows and cinder cones, located southeast of Lassen Volcanic National Park and ideal for dispersed camping, off-trail hiking, and geological study.
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Geography
| Address | Ice Springs Road, Nevada, USAIce Springs Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 37.35 |
| Longitude | -114.927 |
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6:12 PM LOCAL TIMEIce Springs Lava Field is a broad volcanic plain in southern Nevada, formed by basaltic lava flows and dotted with modest cinder cones. Sitting at roughly 1,500–1,830 meters elevation, it lies within Great Basin country and is visible from nearby highways as a stark, darkened landscape against Nevada's high desert. Geologically, the field offers accessible sections of solidified lava, possible petrified lava tubes, and youthful-looking cones, making it a destination for geology, dispersed camping, and off-trail exploration. While not officially developed or maintained, the area is used informally by travelers seeking remote, open terrain—be prepared for primitive conditions, unmarked routes, and leave-no-trace practices.
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