Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic

Campers on a typical summer day.

NPS Photo / Greg Brahms

 

Lassen Volcanic has eight campgrounds that range from developed to primitive. Approximately half of the park's campsites are reservable. Four campgrounds are only first-come, first-served*. All group sites and stock corrals require reservations. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring equipped with grill, and a metal bear box for food storage. There are no hookups in the park. A dump station is located near Manzanita Lake.

*Please note that in designated non-reserveable sites and campgrounds, the park may post reservation cards for park sponsored groups such as researchers or park volunteers.

 

Stock Corral Reservations are now available through www.recreation.gov
To make stock corral reservations use www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins
Enjoy one the park's new rustic cabins located on the north side of the Manzanita Lake campground, adjacent to Manzanita Lake. Learn more about the camping cabins as lassenrecreation.com or make a reservation at recreation.gov.

New! Crags Youth Camp Project
To support the park's successful Youth Camping Program and better serve young visitors, Lassen is developing a new youth camping facility. Learn more.

 

New! 2013 campground opening and closing dates:

Campground	Dates	Status	Elev.	No. Sites	Fee	Features	Notes
Butte Lake	6/7-10/29	Closed	6100'	101	$16 / $10*	A, F, V, W, B, RV, R	Rough gravel road No water after 9/17
Crags	6/14-9/24	Closed	5700'	45	$12 / $10*	V, W, RV, N	Open 5/24-5/28 overflow dry camping Memorial Day weekend
Juniper Lake	6/28-10/15	Closed	6800'	18	$10	V, B, N	Rough gravel road; trailers not advised
Manzanita Lake	5/24-snow closure	Closed	5900'	179	$18 / $10*	A, F, V, W, B, RV, S/L/S, DS, R	Pull-through RV sites available; No water after 10/15; DS available 5/24-10/15
Summit Lake North	6/28-9/17	Closed	6700'	46	$18	A, F, W, B, RV, R
Summit Lake South	6/28-10/29	Closed	6700'	48	$16 / $10*	V, W, B, RV, R	No water after 9/17
Southwest Walk-in **	All year	Open	6700'	20	$14/$10*	F, V, W, N	Restrooms and water available at the visitor center 24 hours a day in winter
Warner Valley	6/14-10/29	Closed	5600'	18	$14 / $10*	V, W, RV, N	Rough gravel road; trailers not advised No water after 9/17
Group Campsites
Butte Lake	6/7 - 9/17	Closed	6100'	6	$50	V, W, B, RV, RR	Six groups sites are in B loop
Lost Creek	6/14-9/24	Closed	5900'	8	$50	V, W, RV, RR	Closed 7/30-8/6 for private event
Manzanita Lake	5/24 - 6/27 and 9/2 - 10/14	Closed	5900'	5	$50	F, V, W, B, RV, S/L/S, DS, RR	No water after 10/15
Juniper Lake	6/29-9/18	Closed	6800'	2	$30	V, B, RR
Stock Corrals
Butte Lake	6/7-9/17	Closed for the season	6100'	1	$35	RV, B, V, RR
Juniper Lake	6/28-9/17	Closed for the Season	6792'	1	$28	B, V, RR	No potable water
Summit Lake	6/28-9/17	Closed for the season	6995'	1	$35	RV, B, V, RR

*Reduced fee when potable water is unavailable

* All sites are provided with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear proof storage locker.

** Southwest Walk-in Campground special winter regulations - When snow covers the campground, fires and fire pans are not permitted. Self-contained barbecues are allowed in the paved parking area. Please dispose ashes properly.

F	Flush toilets		S/L/S	Pay showers/laundry services nearby
V	Vault toilets		DS	Dump station
RV	RV sites available		A	Accessible sites available
R	Partly reservable		B	Boat launch
RR	Reservations required

 

CAMPGROUND INFORMATION & REGULATIONS

Capacity
Campsites are limited to three tents, six people, and two vehicles (including RV) per site. Group sites are limited to between 10-25 people and six vehicles.

Food Storage
This is bear country; deer, squirrels and chipmunks are also year-round residents. Store all food in the bear proof box provided at your campsite, including pet food. It is illegal to feed, frighten, or disturb any wildlife. All resources such as wildflowers, plants, animals, and artifacts are protected by law in national parks. Please leave them for others to enjoy. Food storage boxes measure 4'x3'x2.5' (30 cubic feet)

Quiet Hours and Generators
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generators may be used only from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Do not run continuously to minimize noise disturbance.

Campfires
You may gather downed, dead wood. Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Do not build rock rings outside of the established ring or burn trash in the ring. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.

Sanitation
Wash dishes at your campsite, not in restrooms or at water spigots. Please do not wash clothes, hair or bathe at water spigots or industrial sinks. Strained dishwater must be disposed of in the grates located in front of each restroom or industrial sinks. Dispose of food particles in trash bins, not in the sink drains or grates. Gray water from RVs and trailers must be contained & disposed of at the Manzanita Lake dump station. Water is a precious and limited resource; use it wisely. Please sort and place all trash and recyclables in the appropriate bins.

Camper Store, Laundry, and Showers
A camper store, showers and laundry machines are available near the Manzanita Lake campground. Showers and laundry machines take quarters; a change machine is located by the showers. Your quarters maintain the wastewater treatment system in the park and help return clean water to the park environment.

Vehicles and Bicycles
We encourage visitors to enjoy the campground, and help ensure the safety of all visitors by keeping all vehicles, including motorcycles, and trailers, and bicycles on paved areas at all times.

Pets
Pets are welcome in park campgrounds, however they must be attended and on a leash not longer than 6 feet at all times. It is the owner's responsibility to clean up after them.

 

Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic National Park