Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 
 

What will be listed in Alerts?

  • Emergencies involving life/safety
  • Road-related events, such as:
    • closures or detours
    • road construction projects
  • Unexpected events that would affect travel/experience, such as:
    • natural disasters
    • severe weather
    • emergency/unplanned trail or facility closures (not Dixie fire repair closures)
    • emergency/unplanned park, district, or area closures
  • Camp/Cooking fire restrictions

 
 

 
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Weather

Find specific forecast information for different parts of the park and related links.

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Webcams

See what the park currently looks like though continuously updating webcams.

 

Summer / Fall

 
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Trail Conditions, May to October

Trails snow over in winter and melt out in spring. Check for updated trail conditions.

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Current Wildfire Activity

Wildfires often occur between July and October; learn about current wildfire activity that may affect the park.

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Air Quality

Smoke impacts in the park vary from day to day. View current conditions and learn about how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

 

Winter / Spring

Snow Depth

Snow depth is updated when possible in winter and spring.
Park Area Snow Depth Date Updated
Kohm Yah-mah-nee VC

6707ft (2044m)

 7 feet 4/27/2025
Manzanita Lake

5900ft (1798m)

 patchy 4/27/2025
Lower Lassen Peak
(temporaily offline)

8200ft (2500m)

 17 feet 3/26/2025
 
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Oversnow Route Conditions

November to May, learn about conditions on oversnow routes in the park.

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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.

 

Know Before You Go

 
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News Releases

Check out what's currently newsworthy at Lassen.

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Superintendent's Compendium

All visitors are expected to know and follow park rules and regulations during their visit.

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Entrance Fees and Passes

The 7-day vehicle entrance fee is $30 payable with a card. A valid pass waives this fee. Passes and fees may also be purchased on-line.

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Park Map

Explore the digital park map, including facilities, trails, and features.

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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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Effects of the 2021 Dixie Fire

What to expect when visiting after the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Last updated: April 29, 2025

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PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063

Phone:

530 595-4480

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