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.
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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

Manila, California
Navigate to Park
4.4 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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CAUTION

Roads to Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, and Warner Valley May Be Impassible

Road access to the Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, and Warner Valley areas of the park may be impassible due to snow and mud. Check local weather forecasts before recreating; be prepared for wet, muddy, or snowy conditions.

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PARK CLOSURE

Lassen National Park Highway Closed for Winter

The main park road (Hwy 89) is closed at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center (southwest entrance) and Devastated Area (northwest entrance) for the snow season. Please use caution if driving to the park and check weather forecasts.

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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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