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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.

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Photos

A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak
With over 30 feet of snowfall annually, Lassen provides numerous opportunities for winter recreation.
Golden grasses edge a pond reflecting a snow-dusted peak
Lassen Volcanic's rugged volcanic landscape is softened by numerous meadows, lakes, and creeks.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.

Activities

  • 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