• Lassen Peak from Hat Creek

    Lassen Volcanic

    National Park California

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  • Road through the park is closed

    Park highway (HWY 89) is currently being cleared of snow, debris, and rocks. Anticipated opening for Memorial Weekend. More »

  • Park highway under construction near Sulphur Works

    Road crews are working to repair the road near Sulphur Works hydrothermal area. Road will be closed at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center during the week, and open to Sulphur Works on the weekends.

Other Resources

Videos - The following videos are available for use and can be mailed out. Please contact Birgitta Osborne at 530-595-6133 or email us with your request (please indicate which video(s) you are requesting).

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park: Land of Renewal
  • Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Fumaroles

Park Library - We have an extensive library in the interpretation building at the park headquarters in Mineral. Anyone can visit the library and use the materials in-house.

Books for Purchase - Books can be purchased at park headquarters and at the Loomis Museuem (during summer), on the Lassen Association website, or by mail by writing to the Lassen Association, Post Office Box 100, Mineral, California 96063-0100 or by calling (530) 529-3450.

Publication - Basic Volcanic Terms and Volcanology [600Kb pdf file]

Publication - Plants and Animals of Lassen Volcanic National Park [300Kb pdf file]

Publication - History Notes [672Kb pdf file]

USGS Fact Sheets

Did You Know?

summer and winter newspapers side by side

The Lassen Volcanic National Park  newspaper comes out twice a year--one issue for winter and one for the summer season.  The newspaper describes the many activities you can enjoy visiting during the very different seasons. More...