From One Beautiful Form into Another

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.

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Visiting in Summer

View suggested itineraries from a few hours to several days.

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Park Alerts & Conditions

Be informed to prepare for your visit.

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Trail Conditions, May to October

Check for updated trail conditions, distances, and difficulty level.

Devils Kitchen hydrothermal area
Bumpass Hell Trail Closure

This popular trail remains closed until ice melt allows for safe hiking conditions. Find an alternative thermal area to explore.

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Visitor Centers

Lassen has two park visitor centers, conveniently located near the northwest and southwest park entrances.

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Camping

Operating hours, facilities, reservations, and more! Learn how to spend a night at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Visiting with Pets

Visiting the park with your pet(s)? Learn where pets are permitted and why some areas are restricted to take pets.

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Fishing in the Park

Learn about where you can fish and the regulations that apply before dropping a line.

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Water Activities

Enjoy non-motorized boating on numerous lakes. Enjoy swimming safely while protecting park waters and shorelines.

Last updated: July 3, 2025

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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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