Lassen Volcanic National Park California

Lassen Volcanic National Park Overview

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. The park is open every day! Some park facilities and roads are closed during the winter and spring.

Lodging & Camping

Lodging accommodations include the Drakesbad Guest Ranch which offers a historic lodge, cabins and bunagalows. It also offers gourmet meals, a hydrothermal spring fed pool and a variety of other activities.

There are 8 campgrounds located throughout the park with both first-come, first-serve and reservable campsites.  Rustic camping cabins are also available at the Manzanita Lake Campground.

Lassen Volcanic National Park – Area Recreation & Activities

Depending on the season, there are many outdoor recreation opportunities.  Summer recreation includes backpacking, hiking, boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. Wildlife viewing is also great year-round.

Visit the the National Park website for more information.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Deli
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Ice
• Laundry
• Nature Center
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restaurant
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Ranger Program
• River
• Sledding
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports