• 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.

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May 17, 2013
Scenic Drive through Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open for the Holiday Weekend
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway scheduled to open for through travel May 24 through 27.

May 02, 2013
Chester Youth’s Artwork Featured in New Junior Ranger Booklet for Lassen Volcanic National Park
A Chester youth illustrates the new Lassen Volcanic National Park junior ranger activity booklet.

April 15, 2013
Did You Know…Lassen Volcanic National Park Celebrates National
Lassen Volcanic National Park celebrates National Park Week April 20-28.

April 11, 2013
Lassen Volcanic National Park to hold Open House Fire Management Presentations in Chester and Burney
Lassen Volcanic National Park will conduct open house events on the park's fire management program in Chester and Burney.

March 26, 2013
National Park Service to hold Open House Fire Management Presentations
Lassen Volcanic National Park will present information on its fire management programs at three open house events in Redding, Chester, and Burney.

February 27, 2013
Lassen Volcanic National Park Tourism Creates $15,807,000 in Local Economic Benefit – Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide
A new National Park Service report for 2011 shows that the 351,269 visitors to Lassen spent $15.8 million in communities surrounding the park.

February 20, 2013
2013 Annual Photo Contest Winner
Oliver Wiegel's photo entitled "Hydrothermal Pools at Bumpass Hell" was selected as the 2013 Lassen Annual Pass photo contest winner.

February 05, 2013
Lassen Plans Youth Camp at Crags Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Foundation plan to open a youth camp at Crags Campground.

January 30, 2013
National Park Service Releases Reading Fire Review
The National Park Service released its report on the Reading Fire. The purpose of the was to identify and share lessons learned.

January 09, 2013
North and South Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Celebration of National Winter Trails Day
Lassen Volcanic National Park is offering an additional ranger-led snowshoe walk in the Manzanita Lake on Saturday, January 12 in celebration of National Winter Trails Day.

December 28, 2012
Park Highway and Visitor Center Remain Closed due to Winter Storms
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center not anticipated to open until Monday, December 31.

December 26, 2012
Winter Storms Temporarily Close Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
Recent winter storms have resulted in significant snowfall which led to the temporary closure of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and park highway.

December 11, 2012
Public Invited to Participate in Mineral Christmas Bird Count December 14,
The public is welcome to participate in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Mineral on December 14, 2012.

November 19, 2012
Winter Storms Close Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway for the Season
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for these season. Winte rrecreation opportunites include ranger-led snowshoe walks and the Lassen Film Festival.

September 26, 2012
Restoration process begins in Reading Fire area
An interagency team of specialists has completed a restoration plan for the Reading Fire burn area.

September 25, 2012
Lassen Volcanic National Park Honors Public Lands Day and Welcomes Visitors to Art & Wine Event
Lassen to celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 29 with recreation and Art and Wine of Lassen event.

August 24, 2012
Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open Following Reading Fire Containment
With the recent containment of the Reading Fire, more areas of the park are becoming accessible to visitors. The main road through the park is scheduled to open to through traffic on Monday, August 27 at noon.

August 08, 2012
Lightning-Caused Fire Managed for Forest Health in Lassen Volcanic National Park to be Suppressed Update 8/8
Reading fire update

August 07, 2012
Lightning-Caused Fire Managed for Forest Health in Lassen Volcanic National Park to be Suppressed
The Lightning-caused Reading Fire to be supressed

June 29, 2012
Campgrounds, Trails Open at Lassen Volcanic National Park in time for the Week of July 4
All campgrounds are now open. The Bumpass Hell trail is also open, although with severe trail hazards. The Lassen Peak trail is open to the summit Saturday, June 30 through Sunday, July 8.

June 07, 2012
Get Outdoors in Lassen Volcanic National Park!
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with fee free entrance and special ranger-led walks.

June 02, 2012
Highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open June 1
Highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park to open Friday, June 1.

May 21, 2012
Thanking Americas Armed Forces
Active duty U.S. military offered free entrance to all national parks

Did You Know?

View of devastated area from Main Park Road.

The 29 mile Main Park Road was constructed between 1925 and 1931, just 10 years after Lassen Peak erupted.  Near Lassen Peak the road reaches 8512 feet, making it the highest road in the Cascade Mountains.  It is not unusual for 40 feet of snow to accumulate on the road near Lake Helen.