Lassen Volcanic National Park

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak
With over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation.
Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak
Lassen Volcanic's rugged volcanic landscape is softened by numerous meadows, lakes, and creeks.
A boardwalk passes through a colorful, steaming hydrothermal basin.
A 3-mile round-trip trail leads to Bumpass Hell, the largest of the park's hydrothermal areas.
Two hikers sit on a mountain top with a view of multiple peaks, dotted with patches of snow
Over 150 miles of trails let you choose your adventure.
A volcanic peak rises above a tree-lined, deep blue lake.
Lassen Peak stands out boldly between the bright blue sky and the sapphire hue of Lake Helen.
A fisherman casts a line from a boat below a snow-dotted volcanic peak.
Manzanita Lake offers spectacular catch-and-release fishing in the shadow of volcanoes.
An ash cloud rises above a volcano with an early 19th century vehicle at the forefront.
A large, explosive eruption of Lassen Peak brought national attention and set the stage for the establishment of Lassen Peak.
Photos: National Park Service

About Lassen Volcanic National Park

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Park
Park State / Territory MembershipCalifornia
Current Alerts3
Visitor Centers2
Campgrounds10
Things To Do16

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F and a low of 49.8 °F. Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: California. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$30.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Private Vehicle$10.00

Discounted entry fee during winter. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Motorcycle$25.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Per Person$15.00

Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups$0.00

Park entrance fees are waived for eligible academic groups with approved fee waiver application. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to park visit.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Van$50.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus$60.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$150.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Entrance - Motorcycle$10.00

Discounted entry fee for winter. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Per Person$10.00

Discounted entry fee for winter. Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Operating Hours

The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.

FridayAll Day
MondayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishing

Current Alerts

Juniper Lake Campground Closed

The Juniper Lake Campground and day use area is currently closed for maintenance and campground improvement projects. Potable water is not available in the campground. The Juniper Lake Road (access to lake and trailheads) is open. Please drive with caution as road crews and contractors may be actively working along the roadway.

EV charging station unavailable

The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.

Visitor Phone Line Intermittent

You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at lavo_information@nps.gov with general park questions.

Getting There

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.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address38050 Highway 36 East, Park Headquarters, Mineral, CA, 96063

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park$55.00

This multi-park annual pass is valid for one year from month of purchase at four NPS units: Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake national parks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Lava Beds National Monument. This pass admits one vehicle and all occupants or one motorcycle and riders or the pass holder and 3 others on bicycle and foot.

Topics & Themes

ArtsExplorers and ExpeditionsNative American HeritageScience, Technology and InnovationWars and ConflictsColonial/European Contact ConflictsWestward ExpansionWomen's HistoryAnimalsBirdsCats (wild)FishClimate ChangeFireForests and WoodlandsConiferous Forests

Things To Do

Hike to Bumpass Hell

Hike to Bumpass Hell

Hike the three-mile, round-trip trail to the largest hydrothermal area in the park.

Sledding & Snowplay in the Southwest Area

Sledding & Snowplay in the Southwest Area

The steep slopes behind the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center are a popular destination for sledders. Lassen's deep snowfall also provides…

Snowshoe a Winter Route

Snowshoe a Winter Route

Enjoy Lassen’s winter wonderland by snowshoe! Meander along the park highway route (snow-covered Hwy 89), circuit an icy lake, visit…

Ski & Snowboard at Lassen

Ski & Snowboard at Lassen

Enjoy Lassen’s winter wonderland by ski or snowboard! Cross-country ski along one of the park’s numerous winter routes or, for…

Sledding & Snowplay in the Manzanita Lake Area

Sledding & Snowplay in the Manzanita Lake Area

Sled a wintery slope, build a snowman, or otherwise enjoy Lassen's winter wonderland at the Manzanita Lake area. Got snow?

Drive Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway

Drive Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway

The 30-mile park highway connects the northwest (Manzanita Lake) and southwest entrances of the park. This scenic route passes through…

More Things to Do

Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.

Fish Manzanita Lake

Manzanita Lake is one of the most popular fishing spots in the park and it is easily accessible. This lake holds a…

Visit Sulphur Works

This steamy spot is accessible via a short walk along Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway. Sulphur Works is the easiest to access…

Hike to Kings Creek Falls

The Kings Creek Falls trail leads to a large roaring waterfall draped in ferns and other green plants which thrive off the…

Fish Butte Lake

Fly fishing, Fishing Butte Lake

Hike Lassen Peak

Hiking Lassen Peak

Hike Reflection Lake Loop

A short and relatively flat walk offers views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags volcanoes, often seen reflecting in the water. The…

Walk Devastated Area Interpretive Trail

Trailside signs on this wheelchair-accessible, 0.2-mile loop provide an introduction to the 1915-1916 Lassen Peak eruption and the resulting Devastated Area.

Walk Lily Pond Interpretive Trail

A half-mile, self-led, interpretive loop explores the rich diversity of plant and animal life in the Manzanita Lake Area.

Walk Manzanita Lake Trail

Manzanita Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat walk suitable for families with young children. It is not stroller-friendly. The walk offers…

Visit Sulphur Works in Winter

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Sulphur Works hydrothermal area via a two-mile, round-trip over-snow route in the Southwest Area.

Visitor Centers

Loomis Museum

The historic museum is located one mile from the northwest entrance of the park near Manzanita Lake. From the museum you can pick up the…

Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center

This year-round visitor center is located one mile from the Southwest Entrance. The visitor center offers an information desk, exhibit hall, auditorium, amphitheater (summer), park…

Campgrounds

Manzanita Lake Campground

Manzanita 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,…

Lost Creek Group Campground

Lost 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…

Summit Lake North Campground

Summit 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…

Summit Lake South Campground

Summit 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…

Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall

Opens 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

The 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…

Butte Lake Campground

Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the NW Entrance and…

Juniper Lake Campground

The 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.…

Warner Valley Campground

Warner 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…

Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness

Overnight 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.…

Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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