Road Status: Roads within Lassen Volcanic NP Call 530/595-4480 for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures)
Park elevations range from 5000 feet to the top of Lassen Peak at 10,457 feet. Most park trails are classified at at least the moderate to moderately strenous level, with trails such as Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain at the strenous level. Hikers should be prepared with sufficient water, maps and layered clothing. Snow fall at the southwest entrance of the park on average is 400"- 500" at an elevation of 6700'.
Campgrounds
Manzanita Lake: OPEN
Butte Lake: CLOSED
Summit Lake north: CLOSED
Summit Lake south: CLOSED
Southwest Walk-In: OPEN
Crags: CLOSED
Lost Creek group: CLOSED
Juniper Lake: CLOSED
Juniper Lake group: CLOSED
Warner Valley: CLOSED
The 2009 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.
Wildland Fire and Air Quality Conditions Update Last updated 11:00 A.M. on 10/15/2009:
The general air quality for the area is considered "good". Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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
Did You Know?
The Lassen Smelowskia flower only grows within Lassen Volcanic National Park, with the largest population on Lassen Peak, and is considered a Threatened and Endangered Species.