This page contains information on:

• Wildland Fire and Air Quality Conditions
• Road Status (roads surrounding park)
• Road Status (roads within park)
• Trail Conditions
• Campground Status
• Snow Conditions

Wildland Fire and Air Quality Conditions Update
Current as of 11:00 A.M. on 7/8/2008
(for weekend updates, call 530-595-4444 x5184)

There are no reported fires within the park. All campgrounds, roads, and hiking trails remain open.

Smoke and haze from surrounding fires are present in the park, however the amount of smoke and haze varies at different locations throughout the park.  The general air quality for the area is considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups". It is recommended that sensitive groups limit outdoor activities and refrain from strenuous exercise.

Air quality conditions can change rapidly due to weather and other variables. Lassen Volcanic National Park staff may not be aware of these rapid changes. Please be aware of your surroundings and use the following links and phone numbers for more information.

Northern California Highway Information Hotline:
1-800-427-7623

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: http://www.fire.ca.gov/index_incidents.php

Air Quality Measurements and Forecasts for Northern California: http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.outlook

Road Status: Roads surrounding Lassen Volcanic NP
(courtesy of Caltrans)

Road Status: Roads within Lassen Volcanic NP

Call 530/595-4444 for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures)

Webcam at intersection of Hwy 44 and 89 near Manzanita Lake (courtesy of CalTrans)

Trail Conditions

Please follow this link to get to the trail conditions page for more specific information.

Park elevations range from 5000 feet to the top of Lassen Peak at 10,457 feet. All trails are open.  Be prepared with hiking boots, water and layered clothing.

* Lassen Peak   Off-trail use is prohibited in order to help prevent erosion of the fragile talus slopes and protect alpine plants. Pets are not permitted on Lassen Peak or on any park trails.

The Mill Creek Falls trailhead is closed due to construction of the new Visitor Center.

Campgrounds

• Manzanita Lake: OPEN
• Butte Lake:   OPEN   
• Summit Lake north:    OPEN
• Summit Lake south: OPEN
• Southwest Walk-In: Closed for the 2008 season due to construction of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee visitor center.
• Crags: OPEN
• Lost Creek group: OPEN
• Juniper Lake: OPEN
• Juniper Lake group: OPEN
• Warner Valley:   OPEN 

The 2008 opening and closing dates are available and posted in the campground section.

Reservations are available up to six months in advance--visit the campground section for more information.

Snow Conditions (not updated on weekends)
Current as of 10:00 A.M. on 7/1/2008: