Lassen Volcanic National Park Custom Search Lassen Volcanic became a national park in 1916 because of its significance as an active volcanic landscape. Lassen Peak began erupting in 1914, had the most significant activity in 1915, and had minor activity until 1921. All four types of volcanoes in the world are found in Lassen's 106,000 acres.     CONTACTS Email - LAVO_information@nps.gov Fax- 530-595-3262 Write to Lassen Volcanic National Park PO Box 100 Mineral, CA 96063 Phone Visitor Information - (530) 595-4444 For Hearing Impaired Visitors (TDD) - (530) 595-3480 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Summer: Park Headquarters open 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, closed on holidays. Loomis Museum 9:00am-5:00pm: open weekends Memorial Day through mid-June, then 7 days a week mid-June through late September. Southwest Information Station 9:00am-4:00pm: open weekends Memorial Day through mid-June and in September; open 9:00am-5:00pm, 7 days a week mid-June through Labor Day. Winter/Spring/Fall: Park Headquarters open 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, closed on holidays. Loomis Ranger Station open 8:00am-4:00pm weekends during winter months. Getting There PLANE - Major airlines serve Redding and Chico, California as well as Reno, Nevada CAR - The best access to the park is by private automobile. Auto rental services are available in Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Susanville or Reno. Fifty miles east of Red Bluff on highway 36, and 50 miles east of Redding on highway 44. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Greyhound and Trailways bus lines serve cities within 60 miles of the park. Major airlines serve Redding, Chico and Reno. Weather & Climate Snow covers much of the park mid-October through mid-June. The Park Road (the main road that connects Hwy. 89 through the Park) is usually closed late October through mid-June. During years of heavy snowfall, the road may open significantly later. Please call the Park for road and trail condition updates. Many of the main park attractions are snow covered and inaccessible by car and foot during the winter. The months of July, August, and September may bring mostly sunny skies with warm daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures. Accessibility The Loomis Museum and Park Headquarters are accessible. The Devastated Area Interpretive Trail and certain naturalist programs are accessible. Park Headquarters offers a TDD information line for the hearing impaired: the number is (530) 595-3408. Getting Around Allow at least three hours to drive across the park and to make stops. Allow at least two days to hike some of the spectacular trails. CAMPING Butte Lake New water treatment plant has been completed. Drinking water will be available for the summer of 2002. 6100' in elevation. Located 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, and 17 miles from Old Station. Accomodates trailers to 35'. Crags 5700' in elevation. Located 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake. Accomodates trailers to 35' . Will open early, as needed, if Manzanita Lake Campground fills. Juniper Lake 6792' in elevation. Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via rough dirt road leading 13 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers. Juniper Lake - Group Site (By Reservation Only) At 6745 foot elevation, Juniper Lake campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake, one mile from the ranger station. It is reached via 13 miles of oiled and dirt road leading north from the town of Chester. The last six miles of road into Juniper Lake is dirt, very rough and not recommended for buses, motor homes or trailers. There are two sites which can accomodate groups of 10-15 people each. Parking is available for no more than 3 vehicles. Tents only are allowed. Pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings are provided. No water is available. For More Information on this campground please call (530) 595-4444 ext. 5184 Juniper Lake Stock Corral-Group Site (By Reservation Only) At 6792' elevation, the Juniper Lake Stock Corral is located at Juniper Lake 13 miles north of the town of Chester.There is 1 corral, which can be divided into 2, if needed, with a maximum of 8 animals. Parking is available for 2 trailers. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Only one stock party is assigned to the corral at one time. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure, and place in container at site. Water is available for stock only. For More Information on this campground please call (530) 595-4444 ext. 5184 Lost Creek - Group Site (By Reservation Only) At 5700 foot elevation, Lost Creek is located 4.5 miles south of Manzanita Lake on the Lassen Park Road. The campground has 9 groups sites and will accomodate 10-25 people. Groups exceeding 25 persons will be assigned additional sites. Parking is available for 4 cars or one bus per site. Tents only are allowed. Rvs must use regular campgrounds. Pit toilets and water are available. For More Information on this campground please call (530) 595-4444 ext. 5184 Manzanita Lake 5890' in elevation. Located adjacent to and south of Manzanita Lake. Accomodates trailers to 35'. Dump station is available for a fee; there are no RV hook-ups. Potable water in summer. No water after late September. Amenities and Attractions: boat launch, fishing, swimming, ranger-led programs and bearproof boxes are available. Pay phone, food, showers, laundromat, and gift shop are located nearby at the Camper Store. Southwest Walk-In Open All Year 6700' in elevation. Located on the east side of Lassen Chalet parking area (near Southwest Entrance Station). Open throughout the winter for snow camping. Potable Water and flush toilets are available at the campground from Memorial Day weekend through late September and at the nearby Lassen Chalet year round. Attractions and Amenities: Ranger-Led Programs are conducted at the Southwest Information Station, Lassen Chalet, and nearby Sulphur Works. Pay Phone is located year round nearby at the Lassen Chalet. Food and Gift Shop is located nearby at the Lassen Chalet (summer only). Summit Lake North Open From 6/29/2001 To 09/04/2001 6695' in elevation. Located 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Soutwest Entrance. Accomodates trailers to 35'. Potable water, swimming, and ranger-led programs are available. Summit Lake South '6695 in elevation. Located 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, and 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance. Potable water, swimming and Ranger-Led Programs are available. Summit Lake Stock Corrals - Group Site (By Reservation Only) At 6695 foot elevation, Stock Corrals are located 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake at Summit Lake.There is 1 corral, which can be divided into 2, if needed, with a maximum of 8 animals. Parking is available for 2 trailers. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Only one stock party is assigned to the corral at one time. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure, and place in container at site. Water is available for stock only. For More Information on this campground please call (530)595-4444 ext. 5184 Warner Valley 5650' in elevation. Located 1 mile west of Warner Valley Ranger Station via dirt road, and 17 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers. . Potable water is available until late September. Amenities and Attractions: fishing in stream, and bearproof boxes are available. LODGING California Guest Services Open from early June through early October (snow conditions permitting) Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Manzanita Lake Camper Store and the Lassen Chalet are run by California Guest Services, Inc., the Park's authorized concessioner. For More Information on this lodging please call (530) 529-1512 FACILITIES Museums LOOMIS MUSEUM Phone - (530) 595-4444 ext. 5180 Location - Manzanita Lake. Special Programs - The Loomis Museum at Manzanita Lake offers information, exhibits, videos, Ranger-Led programs and publications in the summer months. Exhibits - B.F. Loomis documented Lassen Peak's most recent eruption cycle and promoted the park's establishment. He photographed the eruptions, explored geologically, and developed an extensive museum collection. Artifacts and photographs of the 1914-1915 eruption are on display in the Loomis Museum. New exhibits feature the original equipment Loomis used to photograph the eruptions and traditional Atsugewi basketry. Available Facilities - Restrooms, picnic areas, and a Ranger Station with first aid facilities and a public telephone are located nearby. Drinks, food, fuel, and gifts may be purchased at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store at Manzanita Lake Campground. Visitor Centers PARK HEADQUARTERS Open All Year Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Closed holidays. Phone - (530) 595-4444 Location - In the town of Mineral on State Route 36 East, 9 miles outside the Park. Special Programs - Information and park publications are available, including maps, trail and road guides, field guides, children's activities, and nature puppets. National Park, Lassen National Park (annual), Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access passes are available. (Daily or weekly park passes must be purchased at a park Entrance Station.) Available Facilities - Restroom is available at Park Headquarters. Drinks, food, fuel, and a pay telephone are located nearby in the town of Mineral. SOUTHWEST INFORMATION STATION Phone - (530) 595-3308 Special Programs - Offers information and park merchandise including maps, trail and road guides, field guides, children's activities, and nature puppets. Ranger-Led programs are available late June through August. Available Facilities - Restrooms, pay phone, first aid facilities, drinks, food, and gifts are available next door at the Lassen Chalet.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lassen Volcanic National Park.   Campgrounds Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Bear Wallow Campground, Tehama County, 2 miles away Mill Creek Resort, Mill Creek, 2 miles away Hole in the Ground Campground, Tehama County, 3 miles away Bluff Falls Campground, Tehama County, 3 miles away Cowslip Campground, Tehama County, 4 miles away Dry Lake Campground, Tehama County, 4 miles away Kings Creek Campground, Shasta County, 8 miles away   Hotels Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Bailey Creek Cottages, Westwood , 19 miles away Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, Chester , 23 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Paradise , 33 miles away Paradise Inn Motel, Paradise , 33 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Heritage Inn - Chico, Chico , 37 miles away Super 8 Chico, Chico , 38 miles away Oxford Suites Chico, Chico , 38 miles away   Trails Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Growler Trail, Tehama County , 5 miles away,  2.6 hiking miles, 1156 feet elevation difference Hanna Trail, Tehama County , 5 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1799 feet elevation difference Childs Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 6 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 6 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference Chaos Crags Trail, Shasta County , 9 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Lassen Trail, Tehama County , 11 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama County , 13 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Mount Shasta, California , 67 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs Soda Springs, California , 98 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Boreal, California , 99 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs   Whitewater Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Mill Creek, Tehama County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam) Deer Creek, Tehama County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99) Battle Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 17 miles away, Class II-V(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road) Antelope Creek, Tehama County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 20 miles long (Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road) Battle Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 25 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13 miles long (Manton Road)   Public Lands Near Lassen Volcanic National Park: Lassen National Forest, California , 28 miles away Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, California , 34 miles away McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California , 35 miles away Plumas National Forest, California , 37 miles away   Lakes Near Lassen Volcanic National Park Logan Lake, Shasta County , 17 miles away Philbrook Reservoir, Butte County , 18 miles away