Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Lassen Volcanic at a glance
- Best time
- May–June, August–October
- Trip length
- 3–5 days
- Don't miss
- Hike to Bumpass Hell
- Nearby city
- Mineral, CA
Explore this park
Alerts(5)
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.
EV charging station unavailable
NPS detailsThe Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.
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.
Road to Juniper Lake Closed for Repairs
NPS detailsRoad 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.
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.
Common questions
Planning Lassen Volcanic
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
