From One Beautiful Form into Another

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.

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Visiting in Fall

Plan your visit in Late September to November.

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Download Lassen for Offline Viewing

Cell service is spotty at best in the park - download the NPS App and save Lassen National Park for offline viewing before your visit!

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Park Alerts & Conditions

View current park conditions, including closures, alerts, and hazards.

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Camping

Operating hours, facilities, reservations, and more! Learn how to spend a night at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Education Programs

Plan a field trip, invite rangers to your classroom, get resources and more!

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Visiting with Pets

Visiting the park with your pet(s)? Learn where pets are permitted and why some areas are restricted to take pets.

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Visitor Centers

Lassen has two park visitor centers, conveniently located near the northwest and southwest park entrances.

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Visiting in Winter

Winter is a season of snow and solitude. Vehicle access is limited, but over-the-snow adventure is seemingly endless.

Last updated: October 6, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063

Phone:

530 595-4480

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