National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a National Park in California. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts, 10 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $10.
California National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
0
Campgrounds
10
Visitor centers
2
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 3 information.
Information
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.
Posted or updated Jul 30, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.
Posted or updated Jun 7, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at [email protected] with general park questions.
Posted or updated Oct 4, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Lassen Volcanic National Park charges different entrance fees based on mode of transportation and group type, or: how you arrive at the park, and whether you are a part of a commercial tour group.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Buy online |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $10 | Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Buy online |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Park entrance fees are waived for eligible academic groups with approved fee waiver application. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $50 | Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $60 | Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $150 | Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $10 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $55 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
The 30-mile park highway connects the northwest (Manzanita Lake) and southwest entrances of the park. This scenic route passes through dense forest, winds around alpine lakes and meadow, crests at 8,512 feet near Lassen Peak Trailhead, and descends steep…
60 Minutes Summer, Fall Fee applies Pets allowed
Fly fishing, Fishing Butte Lake
0-0 Minutes Summer, Fall
A short and relatively flat walk offers views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags volcanoes, often seen reflecting in the water. The trailhead is across the road from the Loomis Museum.
15-30 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall
See all 16 things to do in Lassen Volcanic →
Activities the NPS lists for Lassen Volcanic.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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).
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center | Daily: 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 5305954480 | Yes |
| Loomis Museum | Mon 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 530-595-6100 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness | 0 | 99 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Butte Lake Campground | 101 | 107 | 0 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $22 | Recreation.gov |
| Juniper Lake Campground | 18 | 3 | 18 | Yes | $12 | Recreation.gov |
| Lost Creek Group Campground | 8 | 8 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $62 | Recreation.gov |
| Manzanita Lake Campground | 179 | 179 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $26 | Recreation.gov |
| Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall | 35 | 0 | 25 | Yes, up to 36 ft | $16 | — |
| Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring | 15 | 0 | 5 | Yes, up to 36 ft | $10 | — |
| Summit Lake North Campground | 46 | 46 | 0 | No | $24 | Recreation.gov |
| Summit Lake South Campground | 49 | 49 | 0 | No | $22 | Recreation.gov |
| Warner Valley Campground | 17 | 8 | 9 | Yes | $21 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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