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.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $30 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30Entrance - Private Vehicle: $10Entrance - Motorcycle: $25Entrance - Per Person: $15Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25
- HoursThe park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 530 595 6100 · lavo_information@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Lassen Volcanic National Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Bathtub Lake Trail, Bear Lakes Trail, Bench Lake Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
User:Marcia Wright / CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service Lassen National Forest
CheckThis Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Unknown author Unknown author / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Ishi Wilderness
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.