National Park · California, United States
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park in California, United States, covering 106,589 acres (43,135 ha), established in 1916; it recorded 504,777 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 106,589 acres (43,135 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 504,777 |
| Highest point | Lassen Peak — 3,189 m (10,463 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40.4900° N, 121.5100° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park of the United States in northeastern California. The dominant feature of the park is Lassen Peak, the largest plug dome volcano in the world and the southernmost volcano in the Cascade Range. Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the few areas in the world where all four types of volcanoes can be found: plug dome, shield, cinder cone, and stratovolcano. The source of heat for the volcanism in the Lassen area is subduction of the Gorda plate diving below the North American plate off the Northern California coast.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — the park road opens; winters bring heavy snow
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mineral, California |
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| Nearest airport | Redding Municipal Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Bumpass Hell Trail — 3.0 miles (4.8 km) — Moderate
- Lassen Peak Trail — 5.0 miles (8 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 114.8 miles away
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 124.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in California, United States (40.4900° N, 121.5100° W).
When was Lassen Volcanic National Park established?
Lassen Volcanic National Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Lassen Volcanic National Park covers 106,589 acres (43,135 ha).
How many people visit Lassen Volcanic National Park each year?
It recorded 504,777 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
The highest point is Lassen Peak, at 3,189 metres (10,463 ft).
When is the best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park?
June to September — the park road opens; winters bring heavy snow.
Does Lassen Volcanic National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Lassen Volcanic National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Lassen Volcanic National Park?
The nearest town is Mineral, California. The nearest airport is Redding Municipal Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lavo/ — Official park page.