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Lassen Volcanic National Park: reservations, fees, camping and weather
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
Fees and passes
$30 per private vehicle April 16–November 30, $10 December 1–April 15 (7 days); $15 / $10 per person on foot or bike.
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Camping and permits differ by area; reservable sites and permits are booked on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Campgrounds on Recreation.gov (13)
| Campground | Sites | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita Lake | 180 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Butte Lake | 81 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Summit Lake South | 48 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Summit Lake North | 46 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Southwest Campground | 36 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Warner Valley Campground | 17 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Lost Creek Group | 8 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Butte Lake Group | 6 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Manzanita Lake Group Campground | 5 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Juniper Lake Group | 2 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Juniper Lake Stock Corral | 1 | Horse | Book ↗ |
| Butte Lake Stock Corral | 1 | Horse | Book ↗ |
| Summit Lake Stock Corral | 1 | Horse | Book ↗ |
From Recreation.gov's official data (RIDB), November 2026. Campgrounds run by park concessioners and some first-come sites aren't on Recreation.gov, so check the park's camping page too. When can I book?
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor · 0 | 41°F | 22°F | 6.5 in | – | 9 h 32 m |
| February | Poor · 0 | 42°F | 22°F | 5.5 in | – | 10 h 34 m |
| March | Poor · 5 | 46°F | 24°F | 6.4 in | – | 11 h 47 m |
| April | Fair · 42 | 50°F | 28°F | 4.3 in | – | 13 h 12 m |
| May | Great · 95 | 61°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | – | 14 h 22 m |
| June | Great · 100 | 70°F | 41°F | 1.3 in | – | 15 h 00 m |
| July | Great · 100 | 79°F | 46°F | 0.3 in | – | 14 h 45 m |
| August | Great · 100 | 78°F | 45°F | 0.3 in | – | 13 h 44 m |
| September | Great · 100 | 72°F | 41°F | 0.7 in | – | 12 h 22 m |
| October | Great · 88 | 59°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | – | 11 h 00 m |
| November | Poor · 26 | 47°F | 26°F | 4.7 in | – | 9 h 49 m |
| December | Poor · 0 | 40°F | 22°F | 6.5 in | – | 9 h 14 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Manzanita Lake, CA weather station (5,750 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Lassen Volcanic National Park?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
How much does it cost to enter Lassen Volcanic?
$30 per private vehicle April 16–November 30, $10 December 1–April 15 (7 days); $15 / $10 per person on foot or bike. Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at Lassen Volcanic?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in May to September. July is warmest (about 79°F) and February has the coldest nights (about 22°F).
Sources: Lassen Volcanic fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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