Lassen Volcanic National Park
14 campgrounds in the park · 173 nearby · 27 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationJuniper Lake Campground ClosedThe 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.
- InformationEV charging station unavailableThe Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.
- InformationVisitor Phone Line IntermittentYou 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.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $30 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 14 campgrounds8 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 173 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 27 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $55Lassen Volcanic only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 14
- National Park
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
In the park · Mineral, CA
Reserve on Recreation.gov
- National Park
Manzanita Lake Group Campground
In the park · Mineral, CA
Reserve on Recreation.gov
Camping near the park 173
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
4.3 mi · Warner Valley, CA
- Aerial viewCampground
Juniper Lake Campground
6.5 mi · Warner Valley, CA
Free and dispersed nearby 27
See them on the map- North ForkWarner Valley, CA9.4 mi
- Butte Creek USDA CampgroundOld Station, CA10 mi
- Camp site (None)Mineral, CA12 mi
- Almanor OverflowAlmanor, CA22 mi
- Upper Deer CreekButte Meadows, CA25 mi
- South AntelopeMineral, CA25 mi
Services nearby: 2 dump stations · 7 rest areas
About Lassen Volcanic
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.
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.
Photos: NPS Photo / Amanda Sweeney · NPS Photo
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Plan your visit
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…
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$30
- Private vehicle$10
- Motorcycle, 7 days$25
- Per person$15
- Motorcycle$10
- Per person$10
- Lassen Volcanic annual pass$55
Hours
The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.
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.
Weather
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 an average of 36.9 days, and drop to 32 ° or lower on an average of 164 days days annually.
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