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.
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When to Visit Lassen Volcanic
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Crowds
Roads
Jan
88°
63°
Low
Partial
Feb
85°
60°
Low
Partial
Mar
77°
51°
Low
Partial
Apr
67°
40°
Low
Partial
May
56°
27°
Low
Partial
Jun
48°
18°
Light
Open
Jul Best
45°
15°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
48°
18°
Heavy
Open
Sep Best
56°
27°
Peak
Open
Oct Best
67°
40°
Peak
Partial
Nov
77°
51°
Light
Partial
Dec
85°
60°
Low
Partial
Best months to visit
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Campgrounds in Lassen Volcanic
Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness
$6/nightOvernight trips are allowed in the park’s backcountry year-round. There are no designated or official campsites, and no amenities like tent pads or picnic tables....
Reserve a SiteButte Lake Campground
$22/nightButte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the Northwest Entrance and...
Reserve a SiteJuniper Lake Campground
$12/nightThe Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only....
Reserve a SiteLost Creek Group Campground
$62/nightLost Creek Group Campground contains only group campsites. All sites are reservation-only. The campground is located five miles south of Manzanita Lake on the park...
Reserve a SiteManzanita Lake Campground
$26/nightManzanita Lake is the largest campground in the park. Located next to Manzanita Lake near the park's northwest entrance, campers can easily enjoy swimming, fishing,...
Reserve a SiteSouthwest Campground - Summer/Fall
$16/nightOpens May 16, 2026 The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk...
Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring
$10/nightThe Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to...
Summit Lake North Campground
$24/nightSummit Lake North Campground is located on the north side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground...
Reserve a SiteSummit Lake South Campground
$22/nightSummit Lake South Campground is located on the south side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground...
Reserve a SiteWarner Valley Campground
$21/nightWarner Valley is managed by park concessionaire Snow Mountain, LLC; please visit lassenlodging.com/warner-campground/ to learn more about this campground. This 17-site primitive campground is nestled...
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Gear and guides we recommend for Lassen Volcanic. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Lassen Volcanic National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Lassen Volcanic field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Lassen Volcanic
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Trekking Poles
Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Fleece Jacket
Mid-layer warmth for alpine mornings and evening campfires.
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Getting to Lassen Volcanic
Gateway Towns
- Mineral, CA
- Chester, CA
- Shingletown, CA
Nearest Airports
- RDD Redding Municipal 50 mi
- SMF Sacramento International 180 mi
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