Mineral - Lassen Volcanic National Park
21820 Lassen Peak HighwayMineral, California 96063
Tehama County
Website
Phone: 530-595-4480
When you take a road trip to the Redding area, spending a day at Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the coolest adventures you can take while there.
The park is one of the great jewels of Northern California and is home to an incredible array of outdoor and educational opportunities.
Some of the highlights include over 150 miles of hiking and biking trails, camping, birdwatching & wildlife viewing, stargazing, a number of great lakes where you can go boating & fishing and much much more.
A couple of our favorite things to do at the park include the short hike to Bumpass Hell, the largest hydrothermal area in the park, and the hike to Lassen Peak which gives hikers incredible views in every direction.
The park offers astronomy buffs and novices alike the opportunity to view the wonders of space from quite a few points within the park.
Boaters, hikers, campers, bikers and kayakers love the summers here and cross-country skiiers, snowshow fans and those who generally just love the snow enjoy the winters. No matter the season, Lassen is a fun park to visit.
Camping info:
Lassen offers tent, lodge or cabin accommodations and has numerous standard, group and stock corral spots available. Visit the Park's Website for more info.
How to get there:
Southwest Entrance (51 miles from Red Bluff off Highway 36)
(Lassen) Take Highway 36 east from Red Bluff. Shortly after you pass through the town of Mineral, Highway 89 will be on your left; there will be signs along the highway. *The map on this page is for this entrance to the park.
Northwest Entrance (49 miles from Redding off Highway 44)
(Loomis) Take Highway 44 east from Redding. Where Highway 44 meets with Highway 89, take 89 to the south (there will be signs).
More info:
Entrance to the park is $20 in the summer; $10 in the winter. Snow can affect your ability to reach these two Visitor Centers. Call the park if the weather is questionable before you make the trip.
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