Lassen Volcanic

National Park California

Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

What will be listed in Alerts?

Emergencies involving life/safety
Road-related events, such as:
- closures or detours
- road construction projects
Unexpected events that would affect travel/experience, such as:
- natural disasters
- severe weather
- emergency/unplanned trail or facility closures (not Dixie fire repair closures)
- emergency/unplanned park, district, or area closures
Camp/Cooking fire restrictions

Forecasting for Adventure

Snow Depth

Snow depth is updated when possible in winter and spring.
Park Area	Snow Depth	Date Updated
Kohm Yah-mah-nee VC 6707ft (2044m)	~12"	11/15/2024
Manzanita Lake 5900ft (1798m)	~4"	11/15/2024
Lower Lassen Peak 8200ft (2500m)	13"	11/12/2024

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Find specific forecast information for different parts of the park and related links.

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See what the park currently looks like though continuously updating webcams.

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Smoke impacts in the park vary from day to day. View current conditions and learn about how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

Trail Conditions

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Trail Conditions, May to October

Trails snow over in winter and melt out in spring. Check for updated trail conditions.

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Oversnow Route Conditions

November to May, learn about conditions on oversnow routes in the park.

Park Facilities

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Available services and hours vary by season. See typical operating dates for park facilities and explore park offerings by season.

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Visitor Centers

Lassen has two park visitor centers, conveniently located near the northwest and southwest park entrances.

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Operating hours, facilities, reservations, and more! Learn how to spend a night at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Know Before You Go

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Check out what's currently newsworthy at Lassen.

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Superintendent's Compendium

All visitors are expected to know and follow park rules and regulations during their visit.

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Entrance Fees and Passes

The 7-day vehicle entrance fee is $30 payable with a card. A valid pass waives this fee. Passes and fees may also be purchased on-line.

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Explore the digital park map, including facilities, trails, and features.

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Spring Road Clearing Operations

Every spring and summer, Lassen must clear its main park road of 30-40 feet of snow. Learn more about this process and current operations.

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Current Wildfire Activity

Wildfires often occur between July and October; learn about current wildfire activity that may affect the park.

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Effects of the 2021 Dixie Fire

What to expect when visiting after the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Last updated: November 15, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063

Phone:

530 595-4480

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