These regulations are derived from CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and the Superintendent’s Compendium (park-specific determinations per CFR). Note: Camping in campgrounds is typically referred to as frontcountry camping in both CFR and the compendium. Camping Rates
PetsPets are allowed in campgrounds. They must always be leashed (leash must be maximum 6 feet long) and must not be left unattended. Please see our Pets page for more information and regulations. Check in/out TimesCheck-in time in 1pm. Checkout time is 12pm. Length of StayYou may only stay in park campgrounds a maximum of 14 days per year, per campground. At Summit Lake and Juniper Lake campgrounds, length of stay is limited to 7 days per year. Quiet Hours & Generators
Site CapacityThe following numbers are the maximum allowed people, tents, and vehicles that may occupy a site. Standard SitesPeople: 6 Tents: 3 Vehicles: 2 (Motorhomes, tow vehicles, any trailer, cars, and trucks each count as one vehicle.) Group SitesPeople: 25 for Lost Creek and Butte Lake campgrounds; 15 for Juniper Lake and Manzanita Lake campgrounds (required to have a minimum of 10 people for all group sites) Vehicles: 6 vehicles for Lost Creek, and Butte Lake campgrounds; 4 vehicles for Manzanita Lake campground; 2 vehicles for Juniper Lake campground. (Motorhomes, tow vehicles, any trailer, cars, and trucks each count as one vehicle.) Vehicles & Parking
Food Storage
Sanitation & Trash
Tent-Only Campgrounds / LoopsDesignated Tent-Only Areas:
Tent-Only Area-specific Regulations
First-Come, First-Served CampsitesMost campsites require a reservation via recreation.gov. You can only claim vacant sites at these campgrounds with a reservation through recreation.gov (Reservations require an internet connection or phone service, which is typically unavailable at all park campgrounds. Park employees, camp hosts, or concessions staff cannot make reservations for you.) Campgrounds with first-come, first-served sites:
Claiming a First-Come, First-Served Site
Dispersed Camping / Boondocking
Questions about Campground Regulations? e-mail us Camping
Operating hours, facilities, reservations, and more! Learn how to spend a night at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Fire Restrictions & Regulations
Review regulations on camp/cooking fires in the park. Backcountry Regulations
What you need to know before you enter the backcountry in Lassen. Visiting with Pets
Visiting the park with your pet(s)? Learn where pets are permitted and why some areas are restricted to take pets. Stock Use Regulations
More than 100 miles of trails in Lassen Volcanic are open to stock users! What you need to know about exploring Lassen with pack animals. |
Last updated: October 15, 2024