Lassen Volcanic National Park


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.

From Interstate 5 (Redding), take Hwy 44 - 48 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 south 1 mile to the north entrance of the park. From Interstate 5 (Red Bluff) take Hwy 36 E - 51 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 north 6 miles to south entrance of the park.

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Living History
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Freshwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Arts
  • Explorers and Expeditions
  • Native American Heritage
  • Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
  • Westward Expansion
  • Women's History
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Cats (wild)
  • Fish
  • Climate Change
  • Fire
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Coniferous Forests
  • Geology
  • Groundwater
  • Freshwater Springs
  • Geothermal
  • Hot Springs
  • Grasslands
  • Meadows
  • Lakes
  • Mountains
  • Natural Sounds
  • Night Sky
  • Astronomy
  • Rock Landscapes and Features
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Unique Species
  • Rare
  • Volcanoes
  • Watersheds
  • Waterfalls
  • Wilderness

Winter at Manzanita Lake

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak

With over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation.

Hat Creek

Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak

Lassen Volcanic's rugged volcanic landscape is softened by numerous meadows, lakes, and creeks.

Bumpass Hell

A boardwalk passes through a colorful, steaming hydrothermal basin.

A 3-mile round-trip trail leads to Bumpass Hell, the largest of the park's hydrothermal areas.

Brokeoff Panorama

Two hikers sit on a mountain top with a view of multiple peaks, dotted with patches of snow

Over 150 miles of trails let you choose your adventure.

Deep Blue

A volcanic peak rises above a tree-lined, deep blue lake.

Lassen Peak stands out boldly between the bright blue sky and the sapphire hue of Lake Helen.

A Fisherman's Paradise

A fisherman casts a line from a boat below a snow-dotted volcanic peak.

Manzanita Lake offers spectacular catch-and-release fishing in the shadow of volcanoes.

Lassen Peak Eruption

An ash cloud rises above a volcano with an early 19th century vehicle at the forefront.

A large, explosive eruption of Lassen Peak brought national attention and set the stage for the establishment of Lassen Peak.