About 4,040 feet up
Tulelake is at moderate altitude, about 4,040 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Tulelake, California Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
At roughly 4,040 feet in northeastern Siskiyou County, Tulelake takes its name from nearby Tule Lake and incorporated in 1937. The basin has a steppe climate and holds sites from World War II, including the former Tule Lake War Relocation Center. Lava Beds National Monument, with its lava tube caves, lies close by.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Tulelake site.
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Elevation
- About 4,040 ft
- Typical January low
- 28°F
- Typical July high
- 92°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Tulelake
Mild winters, lows near 28°F
January lows near 28°F rarely threaten water lines, so winter rentals are straightforward. Cold storage still needs a steady power supply.
July highs near 92°F
Warm summers, with highs near 92°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Sacramento
Tulelake is roughly 235 miles from Sacramento, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Tulelake
Lava Beds visitor season
Lava Beds National Monument recorded 143,659 recreation visits in 2025, and Tulelake is the nearest city. With few commercial kitchens nearby, tour operators, schools, and agencies running large group programs can bring in a mobile kitchen with restrooms and showers.
Heritage programs and pilgrimages
The former Tule Lake War Relocation Center, about seven miles southeast of town, held nearly 18,000 Japanese Americans and Japanese alien residents between 1942 and 1946. Commemorative gatherings and educational programs at such sites can draw large groups that need a temporary kitchen and dishwashing.
Cold, snowy winters
The monument area averages about 43 inches of snow a year, and freezing temperatures can arrive from about September 20 and last until about June 6. Facilities relying on refrigeration or heated kitchens can lose service in a deep freeze, and a trailer provides interim cooking and cold storage.
- Group meals for monument and heritage programs
- Showers and restrooms for field crews
- Backup cooking in winter freezes
Delivery from our Sacramento warehouse to Tulelake
We keep equipment in Sacramento, the California capital, and plan every delivery from there. Tulelake is about 235 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Tulelake
State Route 139, the Lava Beds Highway, runs through the city, and State Route 161 begins at the Oregon line nearby. This is a long, two-lane approach across high country with snow and ice in winter. We could not verify the full route from Sacramento, so confirm it with Caltrans.
If your project spans more than one site, Malin, about 5 miles from Tulelake, and Merrill, about 8 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Bonanza at 17 miles.
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The basin has cold, moderately snowy winters, and open campfires near the monument can be banned in very hot, dry weather. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply kitchens, refrigeration, and showers when winter weather or fire conditions disrupt food service.
Kitchen trailers available for Tulelake
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms price, term, and delivery.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Tulelake
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Dorris, Chiloquin, or Montague, near Tulelake.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Tulelake mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Tulelake mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Tulelake around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Tulelake
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
How does the elevation and winter affect a trailer?
The area sits near 4,040 feet and sees freezing temperatures from about late September into June, plus about 43 inches of snow in the monument area. Water lines and tanks may need heat protection, so tell us your timing and we can discuss winterization options.
Which agency permits a temporary kitchen in Siskiyou County?
Temporary and mobile food operations are generally overseen by the county environmental health office, and federal sites may have additional rules. Contact Siskiyou County and any land manager early, and share their requirements with us.
How fast can a trailer get to Tulelake if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Sacramento warehouse, and the delivery time to Tulelake depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.