• 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.

Southwest Walk-In Campground

Campsite at Southwest Walk-in Campground
NPS Photo
 

The Southwest campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. The Mill Creek trail begins from the north side of the campground. Additional areas nearby include the Brokeoff Mountain trailhead, Ridge Lakes trailhead and Sulphur Works hydrothermal area.

Region

Southwest

Elevation

6700 feet

Season

Open year round, snow camping in winter

Reservations

First-come, first-served only

Fee

$14

Number of sites

21

Maximum RV length

Tent camping only

Maximum trailer length

Tent camping only

Accessibility

N/A

Restrooms

Flush toilets available until 10/08 (Flush toilets available year-round in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 24-hour vestibule)

Water

Potable water available until 10/08 (Water available year-round in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 24-hour vestibule)

Food storage

Metal food locker (more about food storage)

Dump station

No

Amenities

Cafe, gift shop

Pets

Permitted (more about pet regulations)

Ranger-led programs

Scheduled programs are offered at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, including evening programs at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee amphitheater adjacent to the campground.

Phone

Emergency phone

Recreation

Hiking, backpacking


Notes

  • Reservation cards may be posted by the park for park sponsored groups.
  • The walk-in is located adjacent to the parking area, and campsites are accessed via a short walk on a paved path.
  • RVs may park overnight in the campground parking lot. Fee applies.

Download the Southwest Campground handout

 
Map of Southwest Walk-In Campground

Did You Know?

picture of caldera inside cinder cone

All four types of volcanoes found in the entire world are represented in Lassen Volcanic National Park.  Volcanoes found in the park include shield (Prospect Peak), plug dome (Lassen Peak), Cinder Cone (Cinder Cone), and Composite (Brokeoff Volcano) volcanoes. More...