1. Is the Main Park Road Open?
The opening and closing dates of the Main Park Road vary from year to year depending on the total accumulation of snow. The road can close as early October 18 or as late as November 24. The road can open as early as May 10th or as late as July 21st. Please visit the Main Park Road Status webpage for up-to-date information on the current conditions of the Main Park Road.

2. Can I reserve a campsite at a specific campground on a specific date or range of dates?
Many campsites within the park are open for reservations through the www.recreation.gov website. Please visit the www.recreation.gov website for a listing of campgrounds, campsites, and reservable dates.

3. Is a specific trail open, free of snow, and accessible?
The opening dates of trails in the park vary from year to year depending on snow accumulation and other winter storm damage. Trails near Manzanita Lake, Butte Lake, and Warner Valley tend to thaw out first. Please call our information hotline at (530) 595-4480 or visit the current trail conditions webpage.

4. What are the snow and avalanche conditions in the park?
Please call our information hotline at (530) 595-4480 for current snow and avalanche conditions in the park.

5. Where can I fish in the park?
Fishing is permitted within the park according to California State regulations. A California license is required for ages 16 and up. Special regulations apply to Manzanita Lake: within 150 feet of the Manzanita Creek inlet is closed to fishing, the rest of the lake is catch and release only; artificial lures and single, barbless hooks must be used. Manzanita Creek is closed above Manzanita Lake year-round.

6. Where can I walk my pet in the park?
Not on trails but it's allowed in developed areas (campgrounds, picnic areas, paved roads, and parking lots). Pets must be on a leash.

7. Where can I ride my bike in the park?
Keep bikes on developed roads only. Bikes are not permitted on hiking trails.

8. What is the weather like?
Weather plays a dramatic role at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Winter, especially, shapes the landscape; snow generally begins to accumulate each year in October, doesn't melt in most places until July, and can remain in isolated areas year round. Summer weather is more predictable, with warm, dry days, blue skies, and cool nights. Visitors to Lassen Volcanic National Park should be prepared for any kind of weather, any time of the year. Please visit our weather webpage for more information about temperatures you can expect during each month of the year, as well as current weather forecasts.

9. Where can I have a fire?
Campfires are allowed only in the fire rings provided in developed campgrounds. No backcountry campfires are allowed.