Lassen Volcanic National Park
106,452
Acres
420,000/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
July through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Lassen Volcanic was established on August 9, 1916, just a year after Lassen Peak completed an eruption cycle that lasted from 1914 to 1915. The park contains all four types of volcanoes found on earth and is studded with hydrothermal features.
What Lassen Volcanic Is Known For
Lassen Peak volcano
Hydrothermal features
Bumpass Hell mud pots
Four volcano types
Top Activities
Hiking to the summit of Lassen Peak
Walking Bumpass Hell boardwalk
Exploring Devastated Area lava fields
Swimming in Manzanita Lake
Snowshoeing in winter
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