Attractions in Lassen National Park

Basic Visit Recommendations
- Allow at least three hours to drive across the park and to make stops. Allow at least two days to hike some of the spectacular trails.

Biking
- Bicycles are permitted on park roads and in campgrounds but prohibited on all park trails. A helmet must be worn by cyclers under age 18. Skating, skateboarding, and rollerblading are not permitted.

Boating
- Motorized boats are prohibited on all park waters. Coast Guard approved flotation devices must be on board for all occupants and worn by children under 12. Lake Helen and Emerald, Reflection and Boiling Springs Lake are closed to boating. Boats may not be left on Manzanita or other lake shores overnight. At Manzanita Lake, boats may only be put in and taken out at the designated launch sites.

Camping
- There are seven campgrounds in the park. Groups must camp in one of two group campgrounds (Lost Creek or Juniper Lake). Reservations for the group campgrounds are required and must be made in advance. Please contact 530-595-4444 ext. 5155 for information on group camping. All other park campgrounds operate on a first come, first served basis; no reservations can be made.

Fishing
Park fishing regulations conform with California State regulations.A California State fishing license is required for those over 16.Emerald Lake, Manzanita Creek and the part of Manzanita Lake within 150 ft of the inlet are closed to fishing. Special regulations for Manzanita Lake: Catch and release only; only artificial lures and single barbless hooks can be used.

Hiking
- Lassen Volcanic National Park contains 150 miles of hiking trails, including 17 miles of Pacific Crest Trails. Trails vary in length and difficulty, winding through coniferous forest, alpine tundra and along water ways.

Hiking in Lassen Volcanic National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. It is a great way to both see and experience the park. Lassen Volcanic National Park contains 150 miles of hiking trails, including 17 miles of Pacific Crest Trails. Trails vary in length and difficulty, winding through coniferous forest, alpine tundra and along water ways. Thermal warning! Boiling water may be present at or near the surface in park thermal areas. Stay on trails and boardwalks where provided. The crusts over some thermal features are brittle. Breaking through them can plunge you into boiling water. Keep close watch and physical control over young children. The man who named Bumpass Hell lost a leg as a result of falling into the boiling waters.

Campsites

• Camp at least 300 ft from other camping groups.
  
• Do not camp in meadows, or on fragile vegetation.
  
• Camp at least 100 ft from high water marks of lakes, springs, and streams.
  
• Do not construct "improvements" such as wind breaks, log bridges, etc.
  
• Camp at least 1.0 mi. From developed areas, campgrounds or park roads. Fires are Prohibited, use a portable camp stove. Food, Clothing and Water Bring extra food, clothing and water in case of an emergency or sudden weather changes.
  
• Hang food and garbage out of animals' reach for your safety and their health. Lassen Volcanic National Park has bears.
  
• Purify park water before drinking by boiling or using 2-micron filters to avoid giardia. Groups Up to 20 people may hike together.
  
• Groups are limited to 10 people per campsite.