Directions & Transportation

Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in northern California, approximately three hours northeast of Sacramento. The closest communities to the park are Shingletown (north) and Mineral (south), California.The park has two main entrances on either end of Lassen Park Highway (part of Hwy 89). Three additional unpaved roads provide access to remote areas on the eastern side of the park. Learn more about getting around the park.

Limited Road Access, November to June

During the snowy season (approximately November – June), park roads are closed and/or impassible due to heavy snowfall. Lassen Park Highway (Hwy 89) is closed at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center (southwest entrance) and Loomis Plaza (northwest entrance). Roads to remote areas (Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, and Warner Valley) are not plowed or maintained in winter and become impassible. These roads may be gate-closed for public safety. Check current road status.

 

 

Travel to Lassen Volcanic

By Car

State Route (SR) 44/89 provides access to the Northwest Entrance / Manzanita Lake AreaState Route (SR) 36/89 provides access to the Southwest Entrance / Southwest Area

Park Addresses

For navigation purposes, you can use the visitor center addresses:

• Loomis Museum (Northwest Entrance): 29489 Lassen National Park Hwy, Shingletown, CA 96088

• Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center (Southwest Entrance): 21820 Lassen National Park Hwy, Mineral, CA 96063

See Getting Around for navigating in the park, accessing remote areas, and traveling around the park in winter.

By Public Transportation

There is no public transportation to or within Lassen Volcanic National Park.

By Commercial Vehicle

Anyone traveling through the park for business or commercial purposes needs a commercial travel permit.

Nearest Airports

• Redding, California

• Sacramento, California

• Reno, Nevada

 

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Fuel / EV Charging

Fill Up Your Gas Tank Before Visiting

Fuel stations are limited in this remote area; we strongly advise filling up your gas tank before entering the park. The closest fuel stations are located in Shingletown and Old Station (northwest entrance) and Chester and Red Bluff (southwest entrance).

Gas may be available in the park at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store (typically open mid-May to early October) in Manzanita Lake Campground.

Rangers cannot supply fuel for vehicles low or out of fuel.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Two level 2 charging stations are available year-round in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking lot. View additional locations on the Alternative Fueling Station Locator from the Department of Energy (search on zip code 96063 or 96088).

 

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Winter Conditions

The park and surrounding area are typically snow-covered between November and May. Lassen Park Highway is closed to through traffic and roads to remote park areas become impassible.

Roads outside the park may be snowy, icy, require chains, or close in severe weather. To check for chain requirements, road closures, or other highway advisories before your trip, call the CalTrans Highway Information Network at 1-800-427-7623 or visit the CalTrans Highway Status webpage.

 

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Know Before You Go

 

 

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