Lassen Volcanic National Park

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.

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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.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Alcatraz Island, California

5.3 hr

Lassen Volcanic

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.

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PARK CLOSURE

Roads to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley Closed for Repairs

Roads to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley areas are closed to vehicle access due to needed repairs. Roads leading to Juniper Lake and Warner Valley sustained significant damage outside of the park with no ETA for repair.

PARK CLOSURE

Lassen National Park Highway under Seasonal Closure

The main park road (Hwy 89) is closed to through travel due to winter snow accumulation. Access to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center from the southwest entrance and Devastated Area from the northwest entrance at Manzanita Lake is open. Active spring road clearing operations are taking place. The road will not entirely reopen until late spring or early summer.

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. The trail typically remains closed through mid-July. Learn 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.

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