{"id":"nps-lavo","slug":"lassen-volcanic-national-park","name":"Lassen Volcanic National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"LAVO","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-lavo"}],"states":["CA"],"stateNames":["California"],"location":{"lat":40.49354575,"lon":-121.4075993},"bbox":[-121.6201,40.3445,-121.2468,40.585],"acres":{"value":107603,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[{"id":"ppl-m-lassen-peak","type":"protected","label":"Protected by T.R.","date":"1907-05-06","then":"Lassen Peak National Monument","thenKind":"national monument","text":"As President, Theodore Roosevelt set aside Lassen Peak National Monument (1907-05-06).","note":"The volcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range. 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Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"10.00","description":"Discounted entry fee during winter. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"25.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"Park entrance fees are waived for eligible academic groups with approved fee waiver application. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to park visit."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"50.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"60.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"150.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"10.00","description":"Discounted entry fee for winter. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"Discounted entry fee for winter. Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"55.00","description":"This multi-park annual pass is valid for one year from month of purchase at four NPS units: Lassen Volcanic \n and Crater Lake national parks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Lava Beds National Monument. This pass admits one vehicle and all occupants or one motorcycle and riders or the pass holder and 3 others on bicycle and foot."}],"hours":[{"name":"Entire park, all entrances","description":"The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F and a low of 49.8 °F. Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on an average of 36.9 days, and drop to 32 ° or lower on an average of 164 days days annually.","contacts":{"phone":"530 595 6100","email":"lavo_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Loomis Museum","description":"The historic museum is located one mile from the northwest entrance of the park near Manzanita Lake. From the museum you can pick up the trail around Manzanita Lake or cross the highway to access the self-guided, interpretive Lily Pond Nature Trail. Lassen Association store is across the plaza from the Museum.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":40.5361249158,"lon":-121.563149108},{"name":"Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center","description":"This year-round visitor center is located one mile from the Southwest Entrance. The visitor center offers an information desk, exhibit hall, auditorium, amphitheater (summer), park store, dining area, patio (summer), and a gift shop and cafe (summer). Free Wi-Fi is available inside.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":40.4377782526,"lon":-121.533838401}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Manzanita Lake Campground","description":"Manzanita Lake is the largest campground in the park. Located next to Manzanita Lake near the park's northwest entrance, campers can easily enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. This campground tends to have the longest open season in the park and includes tent sites, car/vehicle camping sites, and group campsites. Manzanita Lake is an NPS-managed campground; concession concession-managed glamping tents and cabins are located nearby.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/manzanita-lake-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234039","sites":179},{"name":"Lost Creek Group Campground","description":"Lost Creek Group Campground contains only group campsites. All sites are reservation-only. The campground is located five miles south of Manzanita Lake on the park highway. The campground offers easy access to Manzanita Lake, Devastated, and Summit Lake Areas.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/lost-creek-group-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234042","sites":8},{"name":"Summit Lake North Campground","description":"Summit Lake North Campground is located on the north side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground includes loop A and B. Additional campsites are located in three loops on the south side of the lake in Summit Lake South Campground. A picnic area is located on the shore and features a swimming area, picnic tables, and day use parking.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/summit-lake-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234041?q=Summit%20Lake%20North","sites":46},{"name":"Summit Lake South Campground","description":"Summit Lake South Campground is located on the south side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground contains loops C, D, and E (tents only). Additional campsites are located in two loops on the north side of the lake in Summit Lake North Campground.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/summit-lake-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234040","sites":49},{"name":"Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall","description":"Opens May 16, 2026 The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. This campground also includes 15 parking lot sites. Regulations and the walk-in camping area change when snow is on the ground, approximately November to May.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/southwest-walk-in-campground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":35},{"name":"Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring","description":"The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to May, overnight stays are only allowed in self-contained vehicles in the parking lot (walk-in tent sites are closed in winter). Regulations change and the walk-in tent sites are open when the snow melts, approximately June to October.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/southwest-walk-in-campground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":15},{"name":"Butte Lake Campground","description":"Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the NW Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of Hwy 44. This remote campground offers few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores. Reservations are required. Note that there is no cellular service or Wi-Fi available at the campground.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/butte-lake-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234156","sites":101},{"name":"Juniper Lake Campground","description":"The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only. Reservations are required for the two group sites and one stock corral. Drinking water is not available.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/juniper-lake-campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234524","sites":18},{"name":"Warner Valley Campground","description":"Warner Valley is managed by park concessionaire Snow Mountain, LLC; please visit lassenlodging.com/warner-campground/ to learn more about this campground. This 17-site primitive campground is nestled at the base of a steep mountainside amid conifer trees; access via gravel road. Trailers and RVs are not recommended.","url":"https://lassenlodging.com/warner-campground/","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10047182","sites":17},{"name":"Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness","description":"Overnight trips are allowed in the park’s backcountry year-round. There are no designated or official campsites, and no amenities like tent pads or picnic tables. There are areas closed to camping (see regulations for details). A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays in the park outside of established campgrounds. Permits may only be obtained prior to your visit online at recreation.gov. In winter, backcountry camping is allowed on /near the main park road when it is closed due to snow.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/wilderness-permit-information.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675334","sites":0}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"lassen-national-forest","km":7},{"slug":"plumas-national-forest","km":80},{"slug":"whiskeytown-shasta-trinity-national-recreation-area","km":81},{"slug":"shasta-national-forest","km":98},{"slug":"whiskeytown-national-recreation-area","km":102},{"slug":"sacramento-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":102}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=lavo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.617Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Lassen National Park Highway Temporarily Closed","text":"The park road (Hwy 89), is temporarily closed to through travel due to accumulating snow and fallen rock. Visitors can enter the park at the northwest entrance and travel 10 miles to the road closure at Devastated Area. Or enter the southwest entrance and travel 1-mile to the road closure at Sulphur Works. The road may re-open if conditions improve. This alert will be removed once this occurs.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-07 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-140753D9-4B40-4646-AEB8-9E78C8197902"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Juniper Lake Campground Closed","text":"The Juniper Lake Campground and day use area is currently closed for maintenance and campground improvement projects. Potable water is not available in the campground. The Juniper Lake Road (access to lake and trailheads) is open. Please drive with caution as road crews and contractors may be actively working along the roadway.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/weather.htm","updated":"2026-07-31 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-5C320303-369F-42C5-B441-CED863E56495"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"EV charging station unavailable","text":"The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/ev.htm","updated":"2026-06-08 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-080E2253-8FF4-494E-8581-56526A0BBAF6"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Visitor Phone Line Intermittent","text":"You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at lavo_information@nps.gov with general park questions.","url":null,"updated":"2024-10-04 19:23:25.0","id":"nps-7624377B-9B6F-44F0-BE7A-5CC934817D7F"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/lassen-volcanic-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/lassen-volcanic-national-park.geojson"}