Lassen National Forest California

Lassen National Forest Overview

Lassen National Forest is a total of 1.2 million acres or 1,875 square miles. It lies within seven counties; Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc.

Outdoor recreation includes fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bicycling, boating, snowmobiling,cross-country skiing, and just exploring and learning about nature are among the many popular pastimes.

Within the Lassen National Forest you can also explore a lava tube or the land of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi Yana Native American tribe. Wildlife viewing opportunities include watching pronghorn antelope glide across sage flats or an osprey snatch fish from lake waters. Visitors can also enjoy driving four-wheel trails into high granite country appointed with sapphire lakes or discover spring wildflowers on foot.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Caves
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Programs
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing