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National Park

Lassen Volcanic

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak
With over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation. NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz

Overview

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.

State: CA5305954480

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  30.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from the day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  10.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park between December 1 and April 15. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  25.00

    Valid for one motorcycle regardless of the amount of passengers. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    Per person entrance fee for one entry on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


  • Entrance - Education/Academic Groups:  0.00

    School groups are eligible for a fee waiver. Applicants must prove they are a bona fide academic institution, provide a written statement confirming that the visit supports a specific curriculum for which academic credit is offered, and provide a written statement identifying the park resources and/or facilities that will be used to support the educational purpose of the visit, and how they are relevant to that purpose.


  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan:  25.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.


  • Commercial Entrance - Van:  50.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.


  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus:  60.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.


  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach:  150.00

    Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  10.00

    Valid for one motorcycle regardless of the amount of passengers. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  10.00

    Per person entrance fee for one entry on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.


Map

Things To Do

Category

6 Results
    Four young kids hiking on a trail backed by a large volcanic peak and rocky, tree-lined slopes.

    Hike to Bumpass Hell

    Free

    Description

    Hike the three-mile, round-trip trail to the largest hydrothermal area in the park.

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    Time:90 Minutes
    A landscape photo of a snow-covered hill with people playing and a building in the background.

    Snowplay in the Southwest Area

    Free

    Description

    The steep slopes behind the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center are a popular destination for sledders. The snow-covered park highway route also provides opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and backcountry travel.

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    A black vehicle drives on a mountain road toward a large volcanic peak with large patches of snow.

    Drive Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway

    $

    Description

    The 30-mile park highway connects the northwest (Manzanita Lake) and southwest entrances of the park. This scenic route passes through dense forest, winds around alpine lakes and meadow, crests at 8,512 feet near Lassen Peak Trailhead, and descends steep volcanic slopes into the southwest area. Designated turnouts and parking areas provide opportunities to enjoy the highway highlights.

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    Fees

    An Entrance fee or valid pass is required to drive within the park.

    Pet FriendlyTime:60 Minutes
    A man holds a fly fishing on a blue lake backed by conifer trees and volcanic peaks.

    Fish Manzanita Lake

    Free

    Description

    Manzanita Lake is one of the most popular fishing spots in the park and it is easily accessible. This lake holds a fair number of rainbow and brown trout and is rated as a blue-ribbon fly fishery by the state of California Department of Fish and Game.

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    Time:0-10 Hours
    A road lined by wooden guardrails curves through a hydrothermal area of barren, steaming ground.

    Visit Sulphur Works

    Free

    Description

    This steamy spot is accessible via a short walk along Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway. Sulphur Works is the easiest to access of the park's seven hydrothermal areas.

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    Pet FriendlyTime:10 Minutes
    A fenced overlook above a 30-foot-high waterfall.

    Hike to Kings Creek Falls

    Free

    Description

    The Kings Creek Falls trail leads to a large roaring waterfall draped in ferns and other green plants which thrive off the mist generated by the falls.

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    Time:90 Minutes

More Images

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak
A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak
Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak
Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak
A boardwalk passes through a colorful, steaming hydrothermal basin.
A boardwalk passes through a colorful, steaming hydrothermal basin.
Two hikers sit on a mountain top with a view of multiple peaks, dotted with patches of snow
Two hikers sit on a mountain top with a view of multiple peaks, dotted with patches of snow
A volcanic peak rises above a tree-lined, deep blue lake.
A volcanic peak rises above a tree-lined, deep blue lake.
A fisherman casts a line from a boat below a snow-dotted volcanic peak.
A fisherman casts a line from a boat below a snow-dotted volcanic peak.
An ash cloud rises above a volcano with an early 19th century vehicle at the forefront.
An ash cloud rises above a volcano with an early 19th century vehicle at the forefront.