Physical Address:

38050 Highway 36 East

Park Headquarters

Mineral, CA 96063

Mailing Address:

PO Box 100

Mineral, CA 96063

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 5305954480 Voice

  • Email Address: lavo_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00
  • Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from the day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle: $10.00
  • Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park between December 1 and April 15. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

  • Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00
  • Valid for one motorcycle regardless of the amount of passengers. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

  • Entrance - Per Person: $15.00
  • Per person entrance fee for one entry on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

  • Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00
  • School groups are eligible for a fee waiver. Applicants must prove they are a bona fide academic institution, provide a written statement confirming that the visit supports a specific curriculum for which academic credit is offered, and provide a written statement identifying the park resources and/or facilities that will be used to support the educational purpose of the visit, and how they are relevant to that purpose.

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00
  • 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.

  • Commercial Entrance - Van: $50.00
  • 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.

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $60.00
  • 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.

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $150.00
  • 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.

  • Entrance - Motorcycle: $10.00
  • Valid for one motorcycle regardless of the amount of passengers. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

  • Entrance - Per Person: $10.00
  • Per person entrance fee for one entry on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for 7 consecutive days at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Payable in-person at park entrances. Self-registration when not staffed.

Entrance Passes
  • Annual Entrance - Park: $55.00
  • The Lassen Volcanic Annual Multi-Park Pass is valid for entrance fees at Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Crater Lake National Park, or Lava Beds National Monument.


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.

park designation:National Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

Entire park, all entrances

The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.

Weather Information:

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.


Activities
Auto and ATV
Auto and ATV

Scenic Driving
Scenic Driving

Astronomy
Astronomy

Stargazing
Stargazing

Biking
Biking

Road Biking
Road Biking

Boating
Boating

Camping
Camping

Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Camping

Car or Front Country Camping
Car or Front Country Camping

Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)

Group Camping
Group Camping

RV Camping
RV Camping

Compass and GPS
Compass and GPS

Geocaching
Geocaching

Fishing
Fishing

Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing

Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing

Food
Food

Dining
Dining

Picnicking
Picnicking

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Hiking
Hiking

Backcountry Hiking
Backcountry Hiking

Front-Country Hiking
Front-Country Hiking

Horse Trekking
Horse Trekking

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding

Living History
Living History

Paddling
Paddling

Canoeing
Canoeing

Kayaking
Kayaking

Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboarding

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Skiing
Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing

Snow Play
Snow Play

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing

Swimming
Swimming

Freshwater Swimming
Freshwater Swimming

Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching
Birdwatching

Park Film
Park Film

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Gift Shop and Souvenirs