Things To Do

Suggested things to do at Lassen vary by season. In winter and spring, the park's annual ~30 feet of snowfall support winter recreation like snowshoeing and skiing. In summer and fall, warmer weather allows for activities like hiking, fishing, and more!

 
 

 

Things to Do in Summer and Fall

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What to See in Four Hours or Less

Just driving through? There's plenty to see in one to four hours.

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Drive the Scenic Highway

Take the one-hour drive along the 30-mile park highway.

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Visit Sulphur Works

Sulphur Works is the most easily-accessed hydrothermal area in the park.

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Take a Hike

Explore more than 150 miles of trails.

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Boating

Rent or bring your own non-motorized boat.

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Fishing

Numerous lakes and streams provide plentiful opportunities for fishing.

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Camp under the Stars

Find information about campgrounds and operating dates for 2023.

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Expand Your Mind

Ranger-Led Programs

Learn about Lassen with a ranger. A variety of programs are typically offered late-May through September.

 

More Things to Do in Summer and Fall

Stargazing
Backpacking
Spring Hike and Bike the Highway
Field Seminars | Special Events
Parkcaching
Stock Use: Horseback Rides

Last updated: November 21, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063

Phone:

530 595 6100
Park phone lines may be intermittently offline.

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