Lassen Volcanic National Park — Hwy 36 E
Mineral, CA Hours and Location

38050 Hwy 36 E
Mineral, CA   96063Driving Directions
Phone: (530)595-4480(530)595-4480 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyou...

National Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Entire park, all entrances

The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November to May, due to snow.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:Open 24 hours
• Monday:Open 24 hours
• Tuesday:Open 24 hours
• Wednesday:Open 24 hours
• Thursday:Open 24 hours
• Friday:Open 24 hours
• Saturday:Open 24 hours

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $10.00 - Winter Pass
  Valid for 1-7 days at Lassen Volcanic National Park between December 1 and April 15.
• $20.00 - Vehicle Pass
  Valid for 1-7 days at Lassen Volcanic National Park between April 16 and November 30
• $15.00 - Motorcycle Pass
  Valid for one motorcycle regardless of the amount of passengers. Valid for 7 days at Lassen Volcanic National Park.
• $10.00 - Individual Entrance Pass
  Per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group.Valid for 7 days at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Entrance Passes:

• $40.00 - Lassen Annual Pass
  Valid for one year from month of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Passes may be purchased as park entrance stations mid-May through October.

About

Explore the Undiscovered

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. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered.

Directions

From Interstate 5, 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 or 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.

Visitor Centers

Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center

Year-round visitor center includes an exhibit hall, auditorium, amphitheater, bookstore, dining area with fireplace, patio, gift shop and cafe. Loomis Museum

The historic museum is located one mile from the northwest entrance of the park near Manzanita Lake. The museum is only open during the summer months. Visit for information, to view exhibits and the park film, shop at the educational bookstore, or participate in a ranger-led program.

Weather

Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Learn more about Lassen's weather. The nearby town of Susanville has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and very warm, mostly dry summers. 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.

Permits and Reservations Information