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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Plan Your Visit
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Lassen Volcanic National Park provides a wealth of fun activities that are as varied as the seasons of the park. Due to the high elevation and influence of the Pacific Ocean, the park receives upwards of 40 feet of snow per year. Your access to the interior of the park is dependent upon the winter's total snowfall which influences the spring/summer road opening dates. An approximate description of the seasons in the park is below, keep them in mind as you begin to plan your visit.
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Summer: approximately June to mid-September
The park is sunny and dry, with cool nights. Snow can linger on trails above 8000 feet until late August. The Main Park Road is usually open (click here to see current road status). Campgrounds may fill on weekends. Ranger programs are in full swing.
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Fall: approximately mid-September to November
The park is mild during the day and cool at night with a potential for thunderstorms . Light snows that melt off may begin in October. The trails are usually still clear. The Main Park Road is open until November, weather permitting.
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Winter: approximately November to April
The park is snowbound and cold. Solitude is abundant. The Main Park Road is only open to the Southwest area on the southside and the Loomis Ranger station on the northside.
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Spring: approximately April to June
The weather is warming up though the nights can still be below freezing. The higher elevations are still snow-filled. Conditions permitting, the road begins to open (visit the road status webpage). Higher elevation lakes begin to thaw.
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Current Conditions Find out current conditions such as snow conditions, weather, and road status more... | | Peak Experiences Download the summer 2008 newspaper more... | | Summer Activities Learn about summer activities in the park more... | | Attend a Ranger-led program Click here to learn more about our programs and their schedules. more... | |
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Did You Know?
On the evening of May 14, 1915, incandescant blocks of lava could be seen bouncing down the flanks of Lassen Peak from as far away as the town of Manton, 20 miles to the west.
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Last Updated: June 09, 2008 at 14:43 EST |