Lassen Volcanic National Park

CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.
Park photoPark photoPark photoPark photoPark photoPark photoPark photo
1/ 7

WEATHER INFO

Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F and a low of 49.8 °F. Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on an average of 36.9 days, and drop to 32 ° or lower on an average of 164 days days annually.

Weather @ Lassen Volcanic
May 30 Weather icon
May 31 Weather icon
Jun 1 Weather icon
Jun 2 Weather icon
Jun 3 Weather icon
Jun 4 Weather icon
Jun 5 Weather icon
Jun 6 Weather icon
last updated: 1 hr

DIRECTIONS INFO

From Interstate 5 (Redding), take Hwy 44 - 48 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 south 1 mile to the north entrance of the park. From Interstate 5 (Red Bluff) take Hwy 36 E - 51 miles east to the junction of Hwy 89. Follow Hwy 89 north 6 miles to south entrance of the park.
View Campgrounds
Alerts

PARK CLOSURE

Juniper Lake Road Closed

Juniper Lake Road is closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from the 2021 Dixie Fire. Work is in progress to re-open the road. The road is closed to pedestrian traffic when snow-covered.

more

PARK CLOSURE

Portion of Lassen National Park Highway Closed

The main park road (Hwy 89) is closed at Sulphur Works (southwest entrance) and Devastated Area (northwest entrance) to vehicles. The road is open to pedestrian use beyond closures - watch out for snow, ice, and plowing operations.

more

CAUTION

Snow Plowing Operations along Lassen Park Highway

Spring snow clearing operations are underway in Section 3 (Sulphur Works to Bumpass Hell). The road is open to pedestrian use; please use caution near plow ops. Stop and look before proceeding around plows; stay at least 100 feet from all equipment.

PARK CLOSURE

Bumpass Hell Trail Closed

The Bumpass Hell Trail is under a seasonal closure due to accumulated winter snow. This is an annual closure to prevent injury from treacherous trail conditions near hydrothermal areas. The trail typically remains closed until early July. Learn more

more

INFORMATION

Visitor Phone Line Intermittent

You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at lavo_information@nps.gov with general park questions.

CAUTION

Lasting Effects from 2021 Dixie Fire

Some facilities, infrastructure, and areas remain closed; please adhere to all closure signs. In re-opened areas, hazards like fallen trees, loose/falling rock, undefined trails, and hidden stump holes exist. Click more to learn about burned area safety.

more
More Info