Lassen National Park Visitor Center

Lassen national park visitor center

This year-round visitor center is located one mile from the Southwest Entrance. The visitor center offers an information desk, exhibit hall, auditorium, amphitheater, park store, dining area with fireplace, patio, and a gift shop and cafe.

What should you not miss in Lassen Volcanic National Park?

Our Picks for Attractions in Lassen Volcanic National Park

• Lassen Peak. The namesake of the national park, this peak sits at an elevation of 10,400 feet, making it one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world.
• Bumpass Hell. ...
• Fantastic Lava Beds. ...
• Subway Cave Lava Tube. ...
• Mount Tehama. ...
• Devil's Kitchen. ...
• Boiling Springs Lake.

Why is Lassen closed?

Closures are in place for some facilities, infrastructure, and areas affected by the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Do you need reservations to go to Lassen National Park?

Lassen Volcanic National Park contains seven campgrounds. Reservations will be required at Manzanita and Summit Lake campgrounds beginning in the 2023 camping season. Reservations are highly recommended at Butte Lake campground. Reservations can be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

How much time do you need at Lassen National Park?

Spend more than one day in the remarkable park if you are able. If not, this one-day tour will provide opportunities to see many park highlights. Drive through the park on Highway 89. The 35-mile scenic drive takes about one hour if you don't make any stops.

Is one day enough for Lassen Volcanic National Park?

One Day. A full day gives you time to enjoy multiple highlights on Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway at at least one hike in the Southwest or Manzanita Lake Areas. Take a Hike. Parking is limited at trailheads along the park highway and can fill up early.

How long does it take to drive through Lassen National Park?

The 30-mile Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway winds around the east side of Lassen Peak and connects the northwest and southwest entrances of the park. Plan for a one-hour drive time, without stops. Travel the highway in either direction and enjoy numerous roadside highlights.

What is the best time to visit Lassen National Park?

Visit these popular areas during non-peak hours, before 9 am and after 3 pm, for the best chance of finding parking. Have an alternative ready if you are unable to park.

What town is closest to Mt Lassen?

The nearest actual town is the small logging center of Chester, which has a handful of eateries and lodgings and is about a 40-minute drive from the southwest entrance. You'll find more options another 35 miles east in the larger high-desert town of Susanville.

Is Lassen National Park open now?

Reservations are not required or accepted to enter Lassen Volcanic. You may enter the park at any time, 24 hours a day.

Are there hot springs in Lassen?

The geothermal areas in Lassen Volcanic National Park include several groups of hot springs and fumaroles, as remnants of former volcanic activity, exist in Lassen Volcanic National Park in northeastern California.

Are there grizzly bears in Lassen?

Seeing a black bear at Lassen Volcanic National Park is a rare treat (there are no brown or grizzly bears in the park). While it is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears in national parks are wild and can be dangerous.

How much does it cost to enter Lassen National Park?

Lassen Volcanic National Park	Current Entrance Fees	2018 Entrance Fees
1-7 Day Individual Fee (Hikers, Bicycles, Horses)	$10 per person	$12 per person
1-7 Day Motorcycle Fee	$15 per person	$20 per motorcycle
1-7 Day Winter Vehicle Fee (Dec.1 to April 15)	$10	$10
Lassen Annual Pass	$40	$50

How crowded is Lassen National Park?

As a national park, Lassen is like Yosemite's little brother — it gets about 500,000 visitors each year compared to Yosemite's 5 million. It is a unique destination for camping, hiking, trout fishing and wilderness treks.

How many entrances does Lassen National Park have?

Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in northern California, approximately three hours northeast of Sacramento. The park has two entrance stations on either end of the 30-mile park highway.

How many waterfalls are in Lassen National Park?

There are 7 waterfall trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park. These waterfall trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 1,833 AllTrails community reviews.

Are there waterfalls in Lassen Volcanic?

Mill Creek Falls is the highest waterfall in Lassen Park, as here the stream (East Sulphur Creek) drops over 70 feet as it flows along a narrow valley, eventually joining the Sacramento River.

What do you wear to Lassen National Park?

Almost all visitors to Lassen Volcanic National Park are looking to do some hiking so be sure to pack accordingly. It is recommended to take along sunscreen, good hiking boots, a water jug (with extra water), a flashlight, and layered clothing.

Can you see lava at Lassen Volcanic National Park?

You can see Lassen Peak, as well as other snow capped peaks, mountain lakes, and colorful lava beds and smaller lava cones below, plus the crater of the cone itself.

Are there bears in Mt Lassen?

Lassen is home to an estimated 50 black bears. Despite what their name implies, black bear fur can vary from blonde to black in color. These adaptable animals live in the park year-round, however they enter torpor―a short-term form of hibernation―in the snowy winter months.

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