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. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered. Read More
Explore the Undiscovered
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Learn how to prepare for and enjoy the 5-mile round-trip hike up Lassen Peak with Ranger Todd.
Check Conditions Before Your Visit
Fall often brings light snow storms, which may impact park services and roads; check seasonal information/alerts before your visit.
Visitor Center Fall/Winter Hours
The Loomis Museum is open Fri-Sun and closes for the season on 10/28. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee VC will be open Wed-Sun beginning 11/1.
What's Shaking: Volcano Monitoring
Discover what being ranked as a very high threat volcano means for Lassen Volcanic.
Lassen's Own Fox
Lassen is one of only two known habitats of the rare Sierra Nevada red fox. Current survey efforts may be its best chance of recovery.
Prescribed Burn in Manzanita Lake Area
A 92-acre prescribed burn southwest of the Manzanita Lake Campground was completed on 10/23. Residual smoke may occur through 10/26.
Bumpass Hell Trail Closed in 2018
The Bumpass Hell Trail is closed through at least December 2018 for a restoration project. An alternative route is available.
Check Conditions Before Your Visit
Fall often brings light snow storms, which may impact park services and roads; check seasonal information/alerts before your visit.
Celebrating 50 Years of National Trails
Lassen contains all three types of National Trails: Scenic, Historic, and Recreation and a total of seven National Trails
Last updated: November 14, 2018