All Lassen Volcanic places
56 places
1Bumpass HellWalk boardwalks among bubbling pools and steaming vents in a 16-acre basin.
2Lassen PeakA strenuous summit climb on one of the world’s largest plug domes.
3Sulphur WorksColored mudpots and steam, just steps from the park highway.
4Cinder ConeClimb the loose cone for a crater and lava-bed panorama.
5Lake HelenA blue alpine lake beneath Lassen Peak can stay icy into summer.
6Manzanita LakeA shore loop with Lassen Peak reflected in the water.
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor CenterA 3-D geology map makes volcanic terrain click
7Loomis MuseumA compact museum built around photos of Lassen Peak’s 1914 eruption.
8Painted DunesColorful ash dunes first appear from Cinder Cone's trail fork.
9Kings Creek FallsThe creekside stone steps are half the payoff.
10Devastated AreaA short accessible loop through Lassen’s 1915 eruption story.
11Devils KitchenBubbling pools and steam after a longer Warner Valley hike.
12Butte LakeBlue water meets black lava at a remote northeastern lake.
13Boiling Springs LakeA warm, milky lake ringed by steam and bubbling mudpots.
14Brokeoff Volcano VistaA glacial boulder below the rim of an ancient volcano.
15Lassen Peak Scenic VistaA roadside portrait of Lassen Peak without the summit hike.
16Mill Creek FallsA 75-foot waterfall worth the hot, hilly hike to reach it.
17Brokeoff MountainA tough six-hour climb opens a view across the old volcano.
18Emerald LakeGreen water, rocky shore, and Lassen Peak in the same frame.
19Kings Creek Meadow ViewpointA winding creek crosses a seasonal meadow beneath Lassen Peak.
20Chaos Crags ViewpointQuick roadside stop: rock avalanches left a field of frozen waves.
21Terminal GeyserA creekside steam vent at the end of a long hike.
Drakesbad Guest RanchA remote Warner Valley base for meals, lodging, and nearby hikes
22Summit LakeA lake break with better swimming on the north shore.
23Juniper LakeA coarse-sand beach, cool swimming, and trailheads share one shore.
24Reflection LakeLassen Peak and Chaos Crags double in a calm lake.
25Little Hot Springs Valley OverlookBinoculars help reveal vents in the valley below.
26Paradise MeadowsA stream threads a high meadow beneath a rocky glacial bowl.
27Ridge LakesTwo alpine lakes at the end of a short, steep climb.
Manzanita Lake Camper StoreFood, camper basics, showers and rentals at the Manzanita Lake campground.
Lassen Café & GiftA handy stop for sandwiches, espresso, and soft-serve.
28Cold Boiling LakeA short hike to a high-country lake with shy gas bubbles.
29Hot RockA mudflow carried this boulder down Lassen Peak in 1915.
30Snag LakeA backcountry lake born from Cinder Cone’s lava.
31Hat Creek ViewpointA former lake is becoming meadow, still fed by spring water.
32Lassen CrossroadsOpen-air exhibits and a short walk to the Northwest Entrance sign.
33Horseshoe LakeA trout lake people have fished since 1936
Manzanita Lake CampgroundA pine-shaded base with the lake and museum a short walk away.
Manzanita Lake Camping CabinsWood cabins near Manzanita Lake, with a camping-style setup.
Butte Lake CampgroundA remote base for lake days and Cinder Cone hikes.
Summit Lake North CampgroundHigh-country camping with Summit Lake and hikes close at hand.
Summit Lake South CampgroundA short lake walk and dark skies define this tent campground.
Kings Creek Picnic AreaA shaded picnic stop with a short walk to a bubbling lake.
Warner Valley Day Use AreaA trailhead picnic stop for Lassen's hydrothermal corner.
34Diamond Peak Scenic VistaA quick pullout for Lassen Peak and the creek valley.
35Inspiration PointA short, steep climb earns a wide volcanic panorama.
Southwest CampgroundWalk-in tents beside the visitor center; winter camping is vehicle-only.
Warner Valley CampgroundA remote, wooded base for Warner Valley's trail network.
Juniper Lake CampgroundCamp beside the lake, after six rough dirt-road miles.
Lost Creek Group CampgroundEight reservable group sites under the ponderosa pines.
Sunflower FlatA quick stop ties the park road to an 1850s wagon route.
36Summit Lake Ranger StationA 1926 log cabin at the start of the Echo Lake hike.
Volcano Adventure CampCabins and ranger-led learning, reserved for youth groups.
37Southwest Entrance SignA quick photo at one of Lassen’s two roadside entrance signs.
Manzanita Lake Entrance StationPasses, maps and park information at Lassen's northwest entrance.
Southwest Entrance StationA quick first stop for passes and a park map.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Lassen Volcanic Tour Guide
Lassen Volcanic, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Lassen Volcanic National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Bumpass Hell and the Volcano Vista0:00 / 0:35
“You're approaching the Bumpass Hell trailhead, the starting point for Lassen's largest hydrothermal basin.”
Plays as you drive up to Bumpass Hell in the Parkwolf Lassen Volcanic Tour Guide.
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