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Lassen Volcanic National Park

Designation: National Park

Location: California

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📘 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.

🌤 Weather Information

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.

🚗 Directions

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.

Images

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak

With over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation.

Credit: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz

Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak

Lassen Volcanic's rugged volcanic landscape is softened by numerous meadows, lakes, and creeks.

Credit: NPS Photo / Amanda Sweeney

A boardwalk passes through a colorful, steaming hydrothermal basin.

A 3-mile round-trip trail leads to Bumpass Hell, the largest of the park's hydrothermal areas.

Credit: NPS Photo

Two hikers sit on a mountain top with a view of multiple peaks, dotted with patches of snow

Over 150 miles of trails let you choose your adventure.

Credit: NPS Photo

A volcanic peak rises above a tree-lined, deep blue lake.

Lassen Peak stands out boldly between the bright blue sky and the sapphire hue of Lake Helen.

Credit: NPS Photo

A fisherman casts a line from a boat below a snow-dotted volcanic peak.

Manzanita Lake offers spectacular catch-and-release fishing in the shadow of volcanoes.

Credit: NPS Photo

An ash cloud rises above a volcano with an early 19th century vehicle at the forefront.

A large, explosive eruption of Lassen Peak brought national attention and set the stage for the establishment of Lassen Peak.

Credit: NPS Photo / B.F. Loomis

Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$30.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Discounted entry fee during winter. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$10.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$25.00
Entrance - Per Person
Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$15.00
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Park entrance fees are waived for eligible academic groups with approved fee waiver application. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to park visit.
$0.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.
$25.00
Commercial Entrance - Van
Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.
$50.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.
$60.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.
$150.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Discounted entry fee for winter. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
Discounted entry fee for winter. Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
$10.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park
This multi-park annual pass is valid for one year from month of purchase at four NPS units: Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake national parks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Lava Beds National Monument. This pass admits one vehicle and all occupants or one motorcycle and riders or the pass holder and 3 others on bicycle and foot.
$55.00

3-Day Weather Forecast

Friday, Apr 3

Sunny

Sunny

High: 60.3°F | Low: 31.6°F

Humidity: 41%

Wind: 9.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.7

Sunrise: 06:46 AM

Sunset: 07:33 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (99%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 32.6°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Apr 4

Sunny

Sunny

High: 66.7°F | Low: 38.3°F

Humidity: 31%

Wind: 8.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.7

Sunrise: 06:45 AM

Sunset: 07:34 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 37.3°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Apr 5

Sunny

Sunny

High: 65.1°F | Low: 45.1°F

Humidity: 37%

Wind: 7.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.7

Sunrise: 06:43 AM

Sunset: 07:35 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (92%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 41.2°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Visitor Phone Line Intermittent Information
You 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.
Bumpass Hell Trail Open Information
The Bumpass Hell Trail is open for hiking. Caution: stay on trail and boardwalk in the geothermal area! Visitors have been severely burned by hidden geothermal features.
Bumpass Hell Trail Closed Park Closure
The Bumpass Hell Trail is under a seasonal closure due to accumulated winter snow. This is an annual closure to prevent injury from treacherous trail conditions. The trail typically remains closed through mid-July. Learn more

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Roads to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley Closed for Repairs Park Closure
Roads to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley areas are closed to vehicle access due to needed repairs. Roads leading to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley sustained significant damage outside of the park with no ETA for repair.

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Lasting Effects from 2021 Dixie Fire Caution
Some facilities, infrastructure, and areas remain closed; please adhere to all closure signs. In re-opened areas, hazards like fallen trees, loose/falling rock, undefined trails, and hidden stump holes exist. Click more to learn about burned area safety.

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Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Temporary Closure Park Closure
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is closed Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 due to severe weather conditions. This alert will be removed when the Visitor Center resumes regular operations.

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Bumpass Hell Trail Open Information
The Bumpass Hell Trail is open for hiking. Caution: stay on trail and boardwalk in the geothermal area! Visitors have been severely burned by hidden geothermal features.
Visitor Phone Line Intermittent Information
You 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.
Hazardous Sledding Conditions Caution
Hard-packed, rutted, and icy snow has created hazardous sledding conditions. Use caution while sledding. Consider sledding on shorter and shallow slopes and avoid areas with excessive ruts. Carry a first-aid kit.

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Lassen National Park Highway under Seasonal Closure Park Closure
The main park road (Hwy 89) is closed to through travel due to winter snow accumulation. Access to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center from the southwest entrance and Devastated Area from the northwest entrance at Manzanita Lake is open. Active spring road clearing operations are taking place. The road will not entirely reopen until late spring or early summer.

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7/7/25 - Bumpass Hell Trail Closed Park Closure
The Bumpass Hell Trail is under a seasonal closure due to accumulated winter snow. This is an annual closure to prevent injury from treacherous trail conditions. The trail typically remains closed through mid-July. No estimated opening date. Learn more

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Lasting Effects from 2021 Dixie Fire Caution
Some facilities, infrastructure, and areas remain closed; please adhere to all closure signs. In re-opened areas, hazards like fallen trees, loose/falling rock, undefined trails, and hidden stump holes exist. Click more to learn about burned area safety.

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Juniper Lake Road Closed Park Closure
Juniper Lake Road is closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from the 2021 Dixie Fire. Work is in progress to re-open the road. The road is closed to pedestrian traffic when snow-covered.

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Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
38050 Highway 36 East
Park Headquarters
Mineral, CA 96063

🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063

📞 Voice Phone: 530 595 6100

✉️ Email: lavo_information@nps.gov

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