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

Yerba Buena Island, California
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4.9 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

Hazardous Hiking Conditions on Lassen Peak Trail

Use caution hiking over snow-covered sections on the Lassen Peak trail. Hikers are encouraged to use trekking poles and wear deep-tread hiking boots. Wearing boot spikes will add additional stability over snow-covered sections.

INFORMATION

EV charging station unavailable

The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.

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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

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INFORMATION

Lassen National Park Highway Open for the 2026 Season

The Lassen National Park Highway (Hwy. 89, 30 miles through the park) opened to through traffic on May 22, 2026. Google maps and other third-party sites may be indicating the road is closed. This does not reflect accurate information.

PARK CLOSURE

Road to Juniper Lake Closed for Repairs

Road to Juniper Lake is closed to vehicle access due to needed repairs. Road leading to Juniper Lake sustained significant damage outside of the park with no ETA for repair.

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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.

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