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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Current Conditions
 

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

Highway 32 click here for more information
Highway 36 click here for more information
Highway 44 click here for more information
Highway 299 click here for more information
Highway 89

click here for more information

 

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)

Webcam at the Hwy. 89/44 junction near the Manzanita Lake (northwest) park entrance.

Main Park Road

OPEN

Butte Lake Road (via Hwy 44) OPEN
Warner Valley Road (via Hwy 36) OPEN  
Juniper Lake Road (via Hwy 36) OPEN

 
 


Snow Conditions

Snow conditions are updated when there is a significant change in snow depth. Call 530/595-4480 for the most up-to-date information.

June 21, 2009:

Mineral (5000 feet)

No snow

Manzanita Lake (5800 feet)

No snow

Southwest Entrance (6700 feet)

No snow

Lassen Peak (8500 feet) PG&E snow sensor


 

 

Trail Conditions

Click here for the most current trail condition reports.

Most park trails are now snow-free. Park elevations range from 5000 feet to the top of Lassen Peak at 10,457 feet. Snow fall at the southwest entrance of the park on average is 400- 500" at an elevation of 6700'.

* Lassen Peak Minimal snow on trail - mostly at bottom. Follow marked trail.

* Brokeoff Mt Wet stream crossings.

* Bumpass Hell Some snow coverage. Trekking poles and sturdy hiking boots recommended.

 

Campgrounds

  • Manzanita Lake: OPEN 
  • Butte Lake: OPEN     
  • Summit Lake north:   OPEN
  • Summit Lake south: OPEN
  • Southwest Walk-In: OPEN
  • Crags: OPEN
  • Lost Creek group: OPEN
  • Juniper Lake: OPEN
  • Juniper Lake group: OPEN
  • Warner Valley: OPEN 

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 1:20 P.M. on 7/9/2009:

Prescribed fires are being conducted within the park in the Manzanita Lake Area. Click here to read more.

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.

 
visible cloud and smoke cover satellite image from NOAA

(left image) Example of satellite image showing smoke (and cloud) cover in the area. Lassen Volcanic is approximately located in the green rectangle.

Click here for the most recent image

 
View of devastated area from Main Park Road.  

Did You Know?
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.

Last Updated: July 09, 2009 at 16:25 EST