National Park Guide

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California, US

All four types of volcanoes converge in this steaming landscape of boiling mud pots, fumaroles, and alpine lakes.

106,452
Acres
40
Trails
1916
Established
530,000
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
June - October (main road)
Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 3 hours
Best Months
July, August, September

Highlights

  • Bumpass Hell
  • Lassen Peak Trail
  • Cinder Cone Trail
  • Manzanita Lake
  • Sulphur Works

Park Map

Explore trailheads, hotels, and points of interest

About Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park in northeastern California is one of the few places in the world where all four types of volcanoes -- shield, plug dome, cinder cone, and composite -- can be found. The park features the dramatic Lassen Peak, bubbling hydrothermal areas like Bumpass Hell, pristine alpine lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows surrounded by dense conifer forests.

Explore More

Where to Stay

View all hotels

Highlands Ranch Resort

$$$

Highly rated mountain retreat near Lassen Volcanic with cooked-to-order breakfast, fireplace rooms, horseback riding, and bike rentals nestled in the Cascades.

15 min drive$200-350/night
Check on Hotels.com

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

$$

Comfortable hotel in Chester with continental breakfast, spa tub, gym, and playground, providing a convenient gateway to Lassen Volcanic and Lake Almanor.

30 min drive$120-200/night
Check on Hotels.com

The Village at Highlands Ranch

$$

Charming inn near the eastern entrance of Lassen Volcanic with mountain-view rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and easy access to park trails.

15 min drive$130-220/night
Check on Hotels.com

Park Details

Highest Point
10,457 ft (Lassen Peak)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Pacific
Established
1916