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Lassen Volcanic National Park Campgrounds

 
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
PO Box 100
Mineral CA 96063, (530) 595-4444

Park Map


Special Topics: Geysers/Hot Springs · Volcanoes ·
Recreation Activities: Auto Touring · Boating · Camping ·
Educational Programs · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Swimming ·
Wilderness Area · Wildlife Viewing · Snow Skiing




Camping Areas

A Wilderness Permit is needed for all wilderness camping

Butte Lake

Open June - Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station.
Elevation: 6100'
Number of sites: 101
Daily Fee: $14

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush and vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. One disabled site #A6.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35'. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: Yes, for Loop B sites only. Reservations taken through ReserveUSA (see "more" below.) Reservable June 29 - September 5, 2006. Additional sites available first come, first served.

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Butte Lake Group Sites (By Reservation Only)

Open June to Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 6 miles south on a dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station.
Accomodates tents and RVs.
Number of Sites: There are 6 group sites which will accomodate 10-25 people each. Groups exceeding 25 persons will be assigned additional sites. Parking is available for 6 cars or one bus (one RV may replace 2 cars) per site.
Daily Fee: $50
Elevation: 6100'

Amenities: Picnic tables, campfire rings, bearproof boxes, drinking water, vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming.

Reservations: Yes, through ReserveUSA. Reservable period is June 2 through September 18, 2006. See the "more" link below for more information.

Butte Lake Stock Hitching Posts (By Reservation Only)

Open June to Sept
Phone Reserve: (530) 335-7029

Details

Location: 6 miles south on a dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station.
Elevation: 6100'
Number of sites: Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Maximum 10 people.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $14 per night.

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, vault toilets, boat launch, fishing, swimming.

Site Rules: Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Maximum 8 animals and 4 wheeled vehicles (including RV's). Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and place in container at site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Contact the Fee Office at the number below for further information and site rules.

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for ALL horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.

Crags

Open May to Sept

Details

Location: 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake.
Elevation: 5700'
Number of sites: 45
Daily Fee: $12

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, drinking water.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35’. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: No
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake

Open July to Sept

Details

Location: On the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.
Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: 18
Daily Fee: $10
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming, fishing.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: No

Additional Notes: The last 6 miles into Juniper Lake is rough dirt road and not recommended for buses, motor homes or trailers. NO WATER. No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake - Group Site (By Reservation Only)

Open July to Sept
Phone Reserve: (530) 335-7029

Details

Location: Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.

Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: 2
Daily Fee: $30

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, pit toilets, swimming, fishing.

Site Rules: TENTS ONLY. Each site can can accomodate groups of 10-15 people. Parking is available for no more than 3 vehicles. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: Yes - Required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office accepted April 2, 2006 for the season.

Additional Notes: NO WATER. No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake Stock Corral-Group Site (By Reservation Only)

Open July to Sept
Phone Reserve: (530) 335-7029

Details

Location: Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.

Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: 1 corral, which can be divided into 2, if needed. Only one stock party is assigned to the corral at any time. Maximum 10 people.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $10 per night.

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, fishing, swimming. WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR STOCK ONLY.

Site Rules: Parking is available for 4 wheeled vehicles. Maximum of 8 animals. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and place in container at site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Additional Notes: No potable water for human consumption. No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for all horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.

Lost Creek - Group Site (By Reservation Only)

Open June to Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 4.5 miles south of Manzanita Lake on the Lassen Volcanic National Park Road. .
Elevation: 5700'
Number of sites: 8
Daily Fee: $50
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, drinking water.

Site Rules: Seven sites can can accomodate groups of 10-25 people. One site can accomodated a group of 10-15 people. Maximum of 6 cars or 1 bus per site. Accomodates tents and RV's. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Manzanita Lake

Open May to Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 1/8 mile south of Manzanita Lake
Elevation: 5890'
Number of sites: 179
Daily Fee: $16 during the summer season; $10 late September until snow closure.

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush toilets, boat launch, fishing, swimming. Pay phone, food, showers, laundromat, and gift shop are located nearby at the Camper Store. Loop D tents only. Diabled sites at #B-9 and #A-32. Ranger-led programs offered daily during summer.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35'. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: Yes, Loop A & C only. Additional sites available first come, first served.

Additional Notes: Dump station is available for a fee; there are no RV hookups.

Southwest Walk-In

Open All Year

Details

Location: Located on the east side of Visitor Center parking area (near Southwest Entrance Station).

Elevation: 6700'
Number of sites: 21
Daily Fee: $14, (FREE when water is not available)

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets (summer), no potable water available until end of May. Close to Sulphur Works, Mill Creek Falls and Brokeoff Mountain trailheads. Ranger-led programs on weekends during the winter.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: No.

Additional Notes: The walk-in is located adjacent to the parking area; there is no hike. Open throughout the winter for snow camping for $10 per night. RVs may not park overnight in Visitor Center parking lot; please use other campgrounds.

Summit Lake North

Open July to Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 46
Daily Fee: $16

Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush toilets, drinking water, swimming.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35'. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: Yes. Available in loop B through ReserveUSA. Additional sites available first come, first served.

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Summit Lake South

Open July to Sept
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 48
Daily Fee: $14
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, drinking water, swimming.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: Yes. Available in loops C and D through ReserveUSA. Additional sites available first come, first served.

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Summit Lake Stock Corral - Group Site (By Reservation Only)

Open July to Sept
Phone Reserve: (530) 335-7029

Details

Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake at Summit Lake.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 1 corral, which can be divided into 2, if needed, with a maximum of 8 animals.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $14 per campsite per night.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming. Water is available for stock only.

Site Rules: Parking is available for 4 wheeled vehicles. Maximum of 10 people. RV's may by used - 35' maximum. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and place in container at site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Additional Notes: NO POTABLE WATER. Water is available for stock only. Back country permits required for all horse/stock use in the park. No pets allowed on trails.

Warner Valley

Open June to Sept

Details

Location: 1 mile west of Warner Valley Ranger Station via dirt road, and 17 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers.

Elevation: 5650'
Number of sites: 18
Daily Fee: $14 in the summer, $10 dry camping until snow closure.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, fishing in stream.

Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.

Reservations: No

Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Potable water available mid June through late September.

Lodging Options

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Open from mid June through early October (snow conditions permitting)
Phone (530) 529-1512

Details

Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Manzanita Lake Camper Store and the Lassen Chalet are run by California Guest Services, Inc., the Park's authorized concessioner.

Additional Information

Getting There

Plane
Major airlines serve Redding and Chico, California as well as Reno, Nevada

Car
The best access to the park is by private automobile. Auto rental services are available in Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Susanville or Reno. Fifty miles east of Red Bluff on highway 36, and 50 miles east of Redding on highway 44.

Bus
Greyhound and Trailways bus lines serve cities within 60 miles of the park. Major airlines serve Redding, Chico and Reno.

Getting Around
Allow at least three hours to drive across the park and to make stops. Allow at least two days to hike some of the spectacular trails.




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