with a good deal of rainfall; throughout January this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
All through the months of summer, highs typically are in the 90's at Lassen Volcanic National Park while night lows are typically in
the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 50's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Lassen Volcanic National Park tend to be in the 30's. You're almost certainly interested in lakes, Forest Lake is one of those close by. You'll need more than a day to explore everything
Lassen Volcanic National Park has to offer, you can camp at Cowslip Campground. Lassen Volcanic National Park is a good spot for a journey when you have to spend some time in the wilderness.
You just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable things the area in the vicinity
of Lassen Volcanic National Park has to offer. On a good day at Lassen Volcanic National Park you can take a hike along the Childs Meadows Trail; why not a little side journey to Nanny Creek. Not far from Lassen Volcanic National Park, you'll hit upon Pear Lake which is a pretty
lake, and a short trip to White Sulphur Spring is always worthwhile.
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. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
COMMERCIAL TOURS
$25-$150 for 7 Days
Fee is based upon seating capacity of commercial vehicle.
INDIVIDUAL
$5
for 7 Days
On foot, bicycle, or motorcycle.
LASSEN NATIONAL PARK PASS
$20 for Annual
Covers entrance fee at Lassen Volcanic National Park and day use fee at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Valid for one year from month of purchase.
VEHICLE
$10
for 7 Days
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'. # of sites: 42 Daily Fee : $10 Boat launch, fishing, and swimming are available. Bearproof boxes are available.
Crags
5700' in elevation. Located 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake. Accomodates trailers to 35' . # of sites : 45 Daily Fee
: $8 Potable water and bearproof boxes are available. 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. # of sites : 18 Daily Fee : $10 Swimming and bearproof boxes are available.
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. Cost is $30 per night.
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. Cost is $4 per animal, and $6 per
campsite per night.
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. Cost
is $45 per night.
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. # of sites: 179 Daily Fee : $14 during summer season; $8 late September until snow closure. 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). RVs may park overnight
in the Lassen Chalet parking lot for $8 per night and should register at the campground. Open throughout the winter for snow camping. # of sites: 21 Daily Fee : $12 in the summer, $8 after Late September. 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'. #
of sites : 46 Daily fee : $14 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. # of sites : 48 Daily Fee : $12 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. Cost is $4 per animal, and $6 per campsite per night.
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. # of sites : 18 Daily Fee : $12 in summer, $8 from early October until snow closure. 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.
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