Lassen Volcanic National Park

National Park Service, California.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.

Camping and Day Use

  • Butte Lake
  • Butte Lake Group
  • Butte Lake Stock Corral
  • Juniper Lake Group
  • Juniper Lake Stock Corral
  • Lost Creek Group
  • Manzanita Lake
  • Manzanita Lake Group Campground
  • Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
  • Summit Lake North
  • Summit Lake South
  • Summit Lake Stock Corral
  • Warner Valley Campground

Activities and Experiences

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits

Site Passes

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horse Camping
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Interstate 5 (Redding), take Hwy 44 - 48 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 south 1 mile to the north entrance of the park. From Interstate 5 (Red Bluff) take Hwy 36 E - 51 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 north 6 miles to south entrance of the park.

Additional Information

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park Official Website
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park Map

Photo Gallery

  • Winter at Manzanita LakeWith over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation.
  • Hat CreekLassen Volcanic's rugged volcanic landscape is softened by numerous meadows, lakes, and creeks.
  • Bumpass HellA 3-mile round-trip trail leads to Bumpass Hell, the largest of the park's hydrothermal areas.
  • Brokeoff PanoramaOver 150 miles of trails let you choose your adventure.
  • Deep BlueLassen Peak stands out boldly between the bright blue sky and the sapphire hue of Lake Helen.
  • A Fisherman's ParadiseManzanita Lake offers spectacular catch-and-release fishing in the shadow of volcanoes.
  • Lassen Peak EruptionA large, explosive eruption of Lassen Peak brought national attention and set the stage for the establishment of Lassen Peak.

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