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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic

Phase 1 of the Manzanita Lake campground rehabilitation project is complete.  Click here to read more about the Manzanita Lake Campground Project

 
campground map of Lassen Volcanic NP
Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic National Park
 

Throughout the summer, approximately half of the park's campsites are reservable in four campgrounds. An additional four campgrounds are first-come, first-served. All group sites and horse corrals require reservations. See each campground for detailed information.

* Fire rings are equiped with grills.  (Campfires are currently permitted in developed campgrounds in the fire ring provided at each site.) 

* Bear-proof storage lockers dimensions are: 3 feet high, 3 feet deep, and 4 feet wide.

 
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Butte Lake
Open June 6 - September 16, 2008, weather permitting
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777 
Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station. Elevation: 6100'
Number of sites: 101
Daily Fee: $16
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, 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. 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 B. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.  Loop A is first-come, first-served.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

 

 

Butte Lake Group Site (By Reservation Only) Open: June 6 - September 16, 2008, weather permitting.
Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station.
Elevation:
6100'
Number of Sites: 6
Daily Fee:
$50
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush and vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming.
Site Rules: Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

 

Butte Lake Stock Corral (Hitching Post Only, By Reservation Only)
Open June 6 - September 16, 2008, weather permitting
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 parking limited to six licensed vehicles. 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.
Reservations: Yes starting April 13 - Required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office at (530) 335-7029
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for ALL horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.

 

 
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Crags
Open June 13 - September 2, 2008.  

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. 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.

 
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Juniper Lake
Open June 27 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting
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.

 

 
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Juniper Lake Group Site (By Reservation Only)
Open June 27 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting
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 per group, maximum of 15 people.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, fishing, swimming. No potable water available.
Site Rules: Tent camping only. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.
Additional Notes: No potable water for human consumption. No hookups or dump station. No pets allowed on trails.

 

 
Juniper Lake Stock Corral (High Line Only, By Reservation Only)
Open June 27 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting
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: Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Maximum 10 people.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $10 per night.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, boat launch, fishing, swimming.
Site Rules: Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Maximum 8 animals and 4 licensed vehicles. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and remove from site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Contact the Fee Office at the number below for further information and site rules.
Reservations: Yes, starting April 13 - Required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office at (530) 335-7029
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for ALL horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.
 
click here to view larger image (map of Lost Creek group campground)

Lost Creek - Group Site (By Reservation Only)
Open June 13 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting.

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. Maximum of 6 cars or 1 bus per site. Accomodates tents and RV's. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.

 
click here for larger image (Manzanita Lake Campground map)

Manzanita Lake
Open May 23 - September 15, 2008, open September 15 - snow closure without water weather permitting. (Loop A will be closed Aug. 24-29 and Sept. 4-12. For these dates, reservations will not be taken).
Location: Adjacent to and south of Manzanita Lake
Elevation: 5890'
Number of sites: 179
Daily Fee: $18 during the summer season; $10 late September until snow closure.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. Pay phone, food, showers, laundromat, and gift shop are located nearby at the Camper Store. Disabled sites at #B-9 and #A-32.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. 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 Loops A & C, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777. Loops B & D are first come, first served.
Additional Notes: Dump station is available for a fee; there are no RV hookups.

 

 
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Southwest Walk-In 
Location: Located on the east side of Visitor Center parking area (near Southwest Entrance Station).
Elevation: 6700'
Number of sites: 21
Daily Fee: winter camping is $10, rest of the year is $14
Amenities: Tent camping only, picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, no potable water available Oct. 15 through May 15. Close to Sulphur Works, Mill Creek Falls and Brokeoff Mountain trailheads. Ranger-led programs on saturdays 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. RVs may not park overnight in Visitor Center parking lot; please use other campgrounds.

 

 
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Summit Lake North
Open June 27 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting
Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance. Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 46
Daily Fee: $18
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, drinking water, swimming.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. 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 B. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone at 1-877-444-6777.
Loop A is first come, first served.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

 

 
click here for larger image (map of Summit Lake South campground)

Summit Lake South
Open June 27 - September 2, 2008, weather permitting 
Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 48
Daily Fee: $16
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, 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, loop C & D. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.
Loop E is tents only and first come, first served.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

 

 
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Summit Lake Stock Corral (By Reservation Only)
Open June 27 - September 15, 2008, weather permitting
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 limited to six licensed vehicles. Maximum of 10 people. 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.
Reservations: Yes - starting April 13 required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office at (530) 335-7029
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.

 
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Warner Valley
Open June 5 - September 22, 2008, with water, then dry camping until October 13, weather permitting. 
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.

picture of car sized snowblower against 10 foot snow drifts blowing the snow above the drifts  

Did You Know?
The Lassen Volcanic National Park Main Park Road can open as early as May 10th and as late as mid-July depending on how much snow falls during the winter.

Last Updated: September 19, 2008 at 14:53 EST