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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Spring Road Clearing Operations

Every spring, Lassen must clear 30-40 feet of snow from the main park road. Learn more about this process and historic opening dates.

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Hike and Bike the Highway

Find out what sections of the road are cleared and open for walking, bicycling, or driving during spring road clearing operations.

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Park Alerts and Conditions

View current park conditions including closures, alerts, and hazards

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Visiting in Spring

Snow lingers, flowers bloom, and plows work tirelessly to clear the park road for summer traffic.

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Download the NPS App Before your Visit

Find interactive maps, tours of park places, on-the-ground accessibility information, and much more to plan your national park adventures.

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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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Camping

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

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Education Programs

Plan a field trip, invite rangers to your classroom, get resources and more!

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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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