Lassen Volcanic National Park - Facilities

Open All Year M-F 8:00am-4:30 pm, Closed holidays


(530) 595-4444


In the town of Mineral on State Route 36 East, 9 miles outside the Park.


May close temporarily for park meetings and training.


Information and park publications are available, including maps, trail and road guides, field guides, children"s activities. National Park, Lassen National Park (annual), Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access passes are available. (Daily or weekly park passes must be purchased at park Entrance Stations.)


Restroom is available at Park Headquarters. Drinks, food, and a pay telephone are located nearby in the town of Mineral. Nearest fuel is in Mineral. Other fuel is 41 miles west in Red Bluff, or 30 miles east in Chester.




May 25th - June 17th (Fri/Sat/Sun) 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
June 22nd - Sep. 3rd (Daily) 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 4th - Sept. 30th (Wed. - Sun.) 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.


(530) 595-4444 ext. 5180


Manzanita Lake.


The Loomis Museum at Manzanita Lake offers information, exhibits, videos, Ranger-Led programs and publications in the summer months.


B.F. Loomis documented Lassen Peak"s most recent eruption cycle and promoted the park"s establishment. He photographed the eruptions, explored geologically, and developed an extensive museum collection. Artifacts and photographs of the 1914-1915 eruption are on display in the Loomis Museum. New exhibits feature the original equipment Loomis used to photograph the eruptions and traditional Atsugewi basketry.


Restrooms, picnic areas, a Ranger Station with first aid facilities, and a public telephone are located nearby. Drinks, food, fuel, and gifts may be purchased at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store at Manzanita Lake Campground.




May 24th - June 15th  (Daily) 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
June 16th - Sept. 2nd (Daily) 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sept. 3rd - Oct. 8th   (Daily) 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.


(530) 335-7557


Manzanita Lake


Restrooms, Pay Phone, Showers, Laundromat, Food Services, Gas Station