National Park Guide

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California, US

All four types of volcanoes converge in this steaming landscape of boiling mud pots, fumaroles, and alpine lakes.

106,452

Acres

Trails

1916

Established

530,000

Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season

June - October (main road)

Entrance Fee

$30 per vehicle

Nearest Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 3 hours

Best Months

July, August, September

Highlights

Bumpass Hell
Lassen Peak Trail
Cinder Cone Trail
Manzanita Lake
Sulphur Works

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Top Trails

Featured trailheads in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Peak Trail

Strenuous

5.0 miles round trip

1,957 ft gain

Bumpass Hell Trail

Moderate

3.0 miles round trip

300 ft gain

Kings Creek Falls Trail

Moderate

2.6 miles round trip

500 ft gain

Cinder Cone Trail

Strenuous

4.0 miles round trip

800 ft gain

Manzanita Lake Trail

Easy

1.8 miles loop

50 ft gain

About Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park in northeastern California is one of the few places in the world where all four types of volcanoes -- shield, plug dome, cinder cone, and composite -- can be found. The park features the dramatic Lassen Peak, bubbling hydrothermal areas like Bumpass Hell, pristine alpine lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows surrounded by dense conifer forests.

In-Depth Guide

Lassen Volcanic National Park Guide: Best Hikes, When to Visit & Where to Stay

Plan your trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Top hikes, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for exploring California's volcanic wonderland.

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Highlands Ranch Resort

$$$

Highly rated mountain retreat near Lassen Volcanic with cooked-to-order breakfast, fireplace rooms, horseback riding, and bike rentals nestled in the Cascades.

15 min drive$200-350/night

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Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

Comfortable hotel in Chester with continental breakfast, spa tub, gym, and playground, providing a convenient gateway to Lassen Volcanic and Lake Almanor.

30 min drive$120-200/night

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The Village at Highlands Ranch

Charming inn near the eastern entrance of Lassen Volcanic with mountain-view rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and easy access to park trails.

15 min drive$130-220/night

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Lassen Volcanic National Park vs Mount Rainier National Park

Choose Lassen Volcanic for volcanic variety, hydrothermal features, and uncrowded trails. Choose Mount Rainier for a singular dramatic peak, wildflower meadows, and more established trail systems.

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