![]() NPS Photo Learn and ExploreWildfire InformationWildfires within Lassen Volcanic National Park will be reported on this page if they exceed low-impact status, which may include rapid growth, increased impacts, or size exceeding 1/4-acre. ![]() NPS/Dan Ostmann Prescribed BurningLassen Volcanic National Park will complete prescribed burning in fall and spring as conditions permit. Pile Burning in Northeast Corner of Mineral HeadquartersFire personnel will burn hand piles in the recently acquired 16 acres in the northeast corner of Mineral headquarters. If weather and air quality conditions are favorable, burning could resume 3/15 and continue intermittently as snow recedes and as weather conditions are favorable. Northwest Gateway Project Prescribed BurningPrescribed burning is planned for approximately 225 acres (Units G and F) southwest of Manzanita Lake Campground. This is part of the multi-year Northwest Gateway Forest Restoration (NWG) Project and involves the reintroduction of fire to units that were previously treated by mechanical thinning. Additional Pile BurningFirefighters will also burn piles in the following locations as conditions allow: Mineral headquarters, Summertown (north of Manzanita Lake), Summit Lake Ranger Station, Hat Creek Road, Lost Creek Helispot, Horseshoe Cabin, Juniper Lake Area, and along Butte Lake Road.
Fire RestrictionsNo Fire RestrictionsThere are currently no fire restrictions in the park. Practice Fire SafetyPlease be especially cautious with your campfire (where permitted), vehicle, gas/liquid campstoves, and cigarettes to help reduce the risk of wildfire during this period of severe drought. Campfires are always restricted to fire rings within designated campground. ![]() NPS/Catherine Orland Smoke Impacts from Nearby WildfiresSmoke impacts in the park from nearby fires vary from day to day. Park staff is not able to predict conditions for your trip. The following resources can help you check conditions prior to your visit:
Ongoing Fire Management ProjectsNorthwest Gateway Forest Restoration |
Last updated: March 15, 2022