Lassen Volcanic NP Hiking Map & Gd
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Lassen Volcanic NP Hiking Map & Gd
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Park Details
Location Information
Address:
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Post Office Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063-0100
Telephone:
(916) 595-4444
Directions:
Fifty miles east of Red Bluff on highway 36, and 50
miles east of Redding on highway 44.
Transportation:
To Park: the best access to the park is by private
automobile. Auto rental services are available in Redding,
Red Bluff, Chico, Susanville or Reno. Greyhound and
Trailways bus lines serve cities within 60 miles of the
park. Major airlines serve Redding, Chico and Reno.
In Park: private automobile, and bicycle.
Operating Hours/Seasons
Park headquarters: open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Labor Day to Memorial Day, and daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. The best time of the year to visit the park for hiking and car touring is August and September. The best time of the year to visit for cross country skiing and snowshoeing is January, February and March.
Reservations/Permits/Fees
Fees, Costs, Rates:
Five dollars for one private non-commercial vehicle and
all its passengers for seven days, $3.00 for one individual
when entering by foot, bicycle, or taxi for seven days.
Call (916) 595-4444 ext. 5155 for group fees. Golden
Access, Golden Age, and Golden Eagle passports honored.
Reservations/Permits:
A wilderness permit is required for overnight camping
outside of campgrounds. School groups need to make
reservations for naturalist-led activities, call (916) 595-
4444 ext. 5133 or 5132.
Climate, Recommended Clothing
Snow covers much of the park November through May. The Lassen Park Road (hwy 89) is usually closed late October through late May. July, August, and September may bring mostly sunny skies with warm daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures.
Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
The Loomis Museum is usually open late May to late
September from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
Trails, Roads:
The Lassen Park Road (highway 89) runs 29 miles south-north
through the park, and is usually open June through mid
October, weather dependent. There are three access roads
into other areas of the park: Butte Lake Road (six miles --
gravel), Juniper Lake Road (13 miles -- gravel), and the
Warner Valley Road (14 miles of paved road, then three miles
of gravel). The access roads are usually open June through
late October.
Programs/Activities:
Naturalist programs are offered late June to Labor Day.
Snowshoe programs are offered to the public on Saturdays,
usually mid January to early April. Call (916) 595-4444
ext. 5133 or 5132 for more information.
Lodging and camping facilities:
One facility offers lodging in the park: Drakesbad Guest
Ranch. Contact California Guest Services at (916) 529-1512
for information and reservations for Drakesbad. There are
eight campgrounds in the park, one of which is for groups.
The group campground (Lost Creek) is available by
reservation only, call (916) 595-4444 ext. 5155 for
information. All other park campgrounds operate on a first
come, first served basis; no reservations can be made.
Food/supplies:
The Lassen Chalet and Manzanita Lake Camper Store
operate daily in the summer months and offer food and
gifts.
Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities
and Opportunities:
Park headquarters in Mineral, offers information and
publications daily, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Accessibility:
The Loomis Museum and Park Headquarters are accessible.
The Devastated Area Interpretive Trail and certain
naturalist programs are accessible.
Visitation
Basic Visit Recommendations:
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.
Adjacent Visitor Attractions
Lassen National Forest surrounds the park.
Additional Information
Write to the Superintendent, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Post Office Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063-0100, or call (916) 595-4444 or TDD phone (916) 595-3480.