From One Beautiful Form into Another

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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Visiting in Spring

Snow lingers, flowers bloom, and plows work tirelessly to clear the park road for summer traffic.

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Park Alerts & Conditions

View current park conditions, including closures, alerts, and hazards.

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Spring Road Clearing Operations

Every spring, Lassen must clear 30-40 feet of snow from the main park road. Learn more about this process and historic opening dates.

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Download Lassen for Offline Viewing

Cell service is spotty at best in the park - download the NPS App and save Lassen National Park for offline viewing before your visit!

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Visitor Centers

Lassen has two park visitor centers, conveniently located near the northwest and southwest park entrances.

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Camping

Operating hours, facilities, reservations, and more! Learn how to spend a night at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Last updated: April 18, 2025

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