Lassen Volcanic National Park
National park · CA, USA
Lassen Volcanic National Park in CA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Picnic areas, Showers, Store / concessions, RV / electric hookups, Wi-Fi.
At the park
- Camping
- Wildflowers
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
Before you go
- Limits
- Reservations are required at all of Lassen's campgrounds
- Limits
- Not on trails, but pets are allowed in developed areas (campgrounds, picnic areas, paved roads, and parking areas)
- Limits
- Not on trails, but pets are allowed in developed areas (campgrounds, picnic areas, paved roads, and parking areas)
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
History
- Opened
- 1916
- Park opened