Lassen Volcanic National Park covers over 100,000 acres at the southern end of the Cascade Mountain Range. The park is most famous for its volcanic features - the dormant volcanos Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone, the boiling springs of Bumpass Hell, bubbling mudpots, and steam vents. The numerous lakes and various trails through the coniferous forest make this a popular area to get out in nature. Several campgrounds are available. 

There is an entrance fee - prices vary depending on time of year and vehicle type, see the Park website for details. There are a few days a year the park is free admission, they are listed on the park fees page. There are staffed entrance stations on both highway entry points.

Most of the park is closed during the winter due to snowfall. This usually spans around November to May, but varies with the amount of snowfall.

For navigating inside the park, using the park's map is recommended over trying to use Apple or Google maps. Cell service is patchy to non-existent in much of the park.

Note: The park website lists two recommended addresses for navigation to the park, which correspond to the two visitor centers. Apple Maps pins both at the LVNP designated point - Google Maps will take you to the visitors centers.

Manzanita Lake - easy 1.8 miles roundtrip. Easily accessible and fairly level walk around a scenic lake.

Manzanita Creek - moderate 7 miles roundtrip. Follows Manzanita Creek through the forest.

Summit Lake loop - easy 1 mile roundtrip. Easy but often marshy walk with little elevation change.

Bumpass Hell - moderate 3 miles roundtrip. High elevation hike out to a notable geothermal area.

Kings Creek Falls - moderate/strenuous 3 miles roundtrip. A hike with high elevation changes that visits a 30 foot waterfall. Unfortunately now mostly burned over.

Lassen Peak - difficult 5 miles roundtrip. A strenuous and rather difficult hike that takes you to the summit of Lassen Peak. Great views but not a hike for everyone due to steep inclines and high altitudes.