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Park Map
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Park Significance & Themes
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Superintendent's Compendium
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Browse photographs of Lassen on the park's Flickr page Public Info Officer Contact InfoSierra Coon, Email: sierra_coon@nps.gov Office: 530-595-6130 Mobile: 530-691-9672 Fact SheetPark StaffSuperintendent: Roseann Worley Permanent: 68 (estimated, may vary) Temporary: 87 (estimated, may vary) Volunteers: 30+ (varies by year) Native American HeritageThe Lassen area was a meeting point for at least four Native American Indian groups: Atsugewi, Yana, Yahi, and Maidu. Learn more about peoples associated with Lassen. Important DatesLassen Volcanic National Park Established: August 9, 1916* Lassen Volcanic Wilderness Established: October 19, 1972 Lassen Volcanic National Park Centennial: August 9, 2016 Most Recent Lassen Peak Eruption: May 19, 1915 National Park Service Established: August 25, 1916 National Park Service Centennial: August 25, 2016 *The area that is now Lassen Volcanic National Park was originally designated as national forest on June 2, 1905. On May 6, 1907, Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone were established as national monuments. These two national parks and some national forest land were incorporated into Lassen Volcanic National Park in 1916. Visitation & StatisticsView a variety of park statistics and reports 2023 Combined Visitation: 418,978 10-Year Average: 515,545 Base Budget: $5,777,000 (FY23: 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023) Park SizeAcreage: 106,505 acres Designated Wilderness: 79,062 acres (about 74% of the park) Park Roads & FacilitiesRoadsPaved: 40 miles Unpaved: 23 miles Lassen National Park Highway: Lassen’s main park road is approximately 30 miles of Highway 89 that winds through the park. The road’s highest point is 8500 feet near the base of Lassen Peak. Visitor Centers: 2 Campgrounds: 11 Day Use Areas: 5 Flora & FaunaWildlife Species: 300 vertebrate, 350 invertebrate Mammals: 57 Birds: 216 Fish: 9 Amphibians: 3 Reptiles: 6 Plant Species: 805 confirmed vascular species SnowIn winter, Lassen can receive up to 40 feet of snow. During steady snowfall periods, the main park road closes. Check out our spring snow clearing page for historic road closing and opening dates. Wildfire2021 Dixie FireThe 2021 Dixie Fire, the largest single fire in California history, burned 73,240 acres within the park. Learn about the Dixie Fire's continued effects Popular Park Features & ActivitiesFeatures
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Park Partners & Related AgenciesLassen National Forest, United States Forest Service (borders the park) Lassen Park Foundation (non-profit partner) Lassen Association (non-profit partner) |
Last updated: November 8, 2024