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Lassen Volcanic National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. You do not need a reservation to enter the park. This page lists typical operating months for park roads and facilities. Please see linked facility-specific pages for current dates and hours. Planning to visit in a particular time of year? Check out park information by season. Typical Operating MonthsRoadsAll park roads will close with the onset of winter snow. They reopen after snow melts or is cleared in late spring or early summer. Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway (Hwy 89): June - October Butte Lake Road: June - October Juniper Valley Road: June - October Warner Valley Road: June - October Visitor CentersKohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center: Year-round; limited hours in winter Loomis Museum: Memorial Day Weekend to October; limited hours in Fall Lassen Association Park Stores Hours Campgrounds*includes a few weeks of dry-camping (no running water) in fall Southwest Walk-in Campground: Year-Round Summit Lake South: Late June to late September* Summit Lake North: late June to early September Lost Creek Group: mid-June to mid-September Manzanita Lake: mid-June to early November* Butte Lake Campground: June to October* Juniper Lake Campground: June to October Warner Valley Campground: June to October Other Goods and ServicesPlease see their websites for current hours information. Lassen Lodging: Manages café & giftshop in Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and a camper store with gas station and watercraft rentals in Manzanita Lake Campground Seasons
Visiting in Summer
View sample itineraries from several days to two or more days. 
Visiting in Fall
Plan your visit in Late September to November. 
Visiting in Winter
Winter is a season of snow and solitude. Vehicle access is limited, but over-the-snow adventure is seemingly endless. 
Visiting in Spring
While flowers are blooming at lower elevations, there is still a lot of snow in the park. Planning ahead can ensure an enjoyable visit. |
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Last updated: November 4, 2024