National park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park in Shasta County, California. Entrance is $30 per vehicle, good for 7 days. It is open 24 hours a day, year-round. It has 8 developed campgrounds, from $16 a night.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for Lassen Volcanic National Park on the managing agency's own page.

Lassen Volcanic National Park map

Lassen Volcanic National Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

No fire restriction recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders below before you go.

Common questions

: Entrance costs $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bicycle, each valid 7 days. An annual pass for Lassen Volcanic National Park costs $55. Interagency (America the Beautiful) passes are accepted. The park takes no cash: pay by card or buy a pass online.
: Yes. Lassen Volcanic National Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round.
: Yes. Lassen Volcanic National Park has 8 developed campgrounds. Sites cost $16 to $26 a night. Some campgrounds take reservations and others are first come, first served. Reservations required for all campgrounds except Juniper Lake and Southwest Walk-in (first-come). Juniper Lake listed closed pending reopening work (as of September 29, 2026). Each site holds up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. No hookups; showers available. Outside campgrounds, vehicle camping is allowed only at designated sites.
: Pets are allowed in Lassen Volcanic National Park. They are not allowed on trails. They are not allowed in the backcountry.

Fees, passes, and hours

Entrance costs $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bicycle, each valid 7 days. An annual pass for Lassen Volcanic National Park costs $55. Interagency (America the Beautiful) passes are accepted. The park takes no cash: pay by card or buy a pass online.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round.

Sources: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/fees, checked 2026-09-29; nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/hours, checked 2026-09-28.

Camping in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park has 8 developed campgrounds. Sites cost $16 to $26 a night. Some campgrounds take reservations and others are first come, first served. Reservations required for all campgrounds except Juniper Lake and Southwest Walk-in (first-come). Juniper Lake listed closed pending reopening work (as of September 29, 2026). Each site holds up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. No hookups; showers available. Outside campgrounds, vehicle camping is allowed only at designated sites.

Reserve a campsite

Source: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/camping-in-campgrounds, checked 2026-09-29.

Pets

Pets are allowed in Lassen Volcanic National Park. They are not allowed on trails. They are not allowed in the backcountry.

Source: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/hiking_lassen_park, checked 2026-09-29.

Scenic drives

Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway30 mi, paved, about 60 minutes without stopsOpen: Through traffic closed approximately December through May due to snow

Source: nps.gov/thingstodo/driveparkhwy, checked 2026-09-29.

Getting there

Limited cell service
Park highway closes to through traffic in winter and early spring (about December-May) due to snow. (as of 2026-09-29)

Source: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/directions, checked 2026-09-29.

Trails

Bumpass Hell(3 mi round trip, easy to moderate) closed part of the year Largest hydrothermal basin in the park; boardwalks; often opens midsummer.
Lassen Peak(5 mi round trip, strenuous) closed part of the year Summit of a large dome volcano; stay on trail - cutting switchbacks causes rockfall.
Manzanita Lake Loop(1.8 mi loop, easy)Scenic lake loop with wildlife watching; not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Lily Pond Interpretive Trail(0.5 mi loop, easy)Self-guided interpretive walk through volcanic plant and animal habitat.
Cinder Cone(4 mi round trip, moderate)Steep ~200 ft cone climb; sun exposed; Fantastic Lava Beds views.
Kings Creek Falls(2.8 mi round trip, moderate)Sun-exposed trail with steep sections; hiking poles advised.
Brokeoff Mountain(7.4 mi round trip, strenuous) closed part of the year Steep rugged climb; trekking poles advised. Limited parking.
Mill Creek Falls(3.7 mi round trip, moderate)Popular waterfall hike; Dixie Fire burn area - watch for falling dead trees.
Boiling Springs Lake(3 mi round trip, moderate)Warner Valley hydrothermal lake; mostly sun-exposed.
Devils Kitchen(4.2 mi round trip, moderate)Warner Valley hydrothermal area; footbridge installed, stairs still incomplete.

Source: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/trail-conditions, checked 2026-09-29.

What to see

Hot springBumpass HellLargest hydrothermal area in the park; boardwalks over boiling mud and fumaroles.
PeakLassen PeakOne of the world's largest dome volcanoes; 5 mi round-trip summit trail.
PeakCinder ConeVolcanic cinder cone with a steep summit climb from the Butte Lake area.
Hot springSulphur WorksMost easily accessed hydrothermal area along the park highway.
HighlightManzanita LakePopular day-use lake with a 1.8 mi shoreline loop and campground.