Lassen Volcanic National Park news
The park's latest news release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (July 30, 2026). 1 news release from the park so far in 2026.
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2026-07-30the park's latest news release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
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| Date | Release | Summary | Link |
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| Jul 30, 2026 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions | Effective at 12:01 a.m. local time on Friday, July 31, 2026, Lassen Volcanic National Park will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions. The restrictions apply throughout the park, including all campgrounds within boundaries, and will remain in effect until rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/llassen-volcanic-national-park-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm | nps.gov |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Lassen Volcanic National Park announces finding of no significant impact and finalization of Manzanita Lake Development Concept Plan | Lassen Volcanic National Park is pleased to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Manzanita Lake Development Concept Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA). The FONSI authorizes implementation of the preferred alternative, which includes management actions and strategies that focus on protection of cultural and natural resources, expand visitor opportun | nps.gov |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic Highway closes to through traffic for winter 2024 season | Lassen National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for the winter/spring snow season. The park remains open throughout the winter/spring snow season and can be a wonderful time to visit for well-prepared visitors. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/2024-12-6-winter-2024.htm | nps.gov |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Fall weather to allow for pile burning | Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to hand ignite burn piles as cool and wet weather begin to dominate the forecast. The park will take advantage of the changing weather conditions to complete the final phase of fuels reduction projects throughout the park when enough precipitation has fallen to prevent flames from spreading beyond pile areas. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/2024-11-08-fall-p | nps.gov |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sections of Lassen Volcanic National Park to reopen Aug. 17 | Lassen Volcanic National Park will partially reopen on Saturday, Aug. 17, following the lifting of some Park Fire evacuation orders and warnings. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen_partially_reopens_after_park_fire.htm | nps.gov |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to Park Fire | MINERAL, Calif. – Three years after the Dixie Fire consumed much of the eastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the massive Park Fire is approaching the park's western edge, prompting National Park Service officials to close the park. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-national-park-closed-due-to-park-fire.htm | nps.gov |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Drakesbad Lodge and Warner Valley Campground remain closed for 2024 season | The Drakesbad Guest Lodge and Warner Valley Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park will remain closed for the 2024 season due to ongoing repairs from the 2021 Dixie Fire. The Warner Valley Day-Use Area remains open to the public and visitors to Warner Valley can access all trails there. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/drakesbad-and-wv-closed-for-2024.htm | nps.gov |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Opens to Vehicles | The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park is now open for the season. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-national-park-highway-opens-to-vehicles.htm | nps.gov |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Photo Contest for the 4-Park Annual Pass | Do you have a favorite photo taken in Lassen Volcanic National Park? Would you like to join the ranks of past photo contest winners and have your photo on the 2025 4-Park Annual Pass? https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/photo-contest-for-the-4-park-annual-pass.htm | nps.gov |
| May 29, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic NP Design Concept Plan | Public Input Requested on Design Concept Plan at Lassen Volcanic National Park https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-np-design-concept-plan.htm | nps.gov |
| May 21, 2024 | Manzanita Lake Camper Store Scheduled to Open June 1 | The Manzanita Lake Camper Store, operated by authorized concessioner ExplorUs, is scheduled to open on June 1. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/manzanita-lake-camper-store-scheduled-to-open-june-1.htm | nps.gov |
| May 14, 2024 | Planned Prescribed Fire at Mineral Headquarters Area | Planned Prescribed Fire at Mineral Headquarters Area https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/planned-prescribed-fire-at-mineral-headquarters-area.htm | nps.gov |
| May 10, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Open from Northwest Entrance to Devastated Area | Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Open from Northwest Entrance to Devastated Area https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-national-park-highway-open-from-northwest-entrance-to-devastated-area.htm | nps.gov |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Receives Grant from the National Park Foundation to Support Volcano Adventure Camp Program | Lassen Volcanic National Park has received a grant from the National Park Foundation’s ParkVentures program to provide a critical boost to Lassen Park Foundation's youth camping program. The grant will continue to support non-profit youth groups that serve at-risk or underserved children by awarding scholarships to offset camping costs. Lassen Park Foundation, in close collaboration with Lassen Vo | nps.gov |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Reservations Required at Butte Lake Campground | Reservations will be required for all campsites at Butte Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/reservations-required-at-butte-lake-campground.htm | nps.gov |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Roseann Worley selected as superintendent of Lassen Volcanic National Park | SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Roseann Worley as superintendent of Lassen Volcanic National Park. She will begin her new role in May 2024. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/roseann-worley-selected-as-superintendent-of-lassen-volcanic-national-park.htm | nps.gov |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Lassen Volcanic Planning Second Burn of the Season at Manzanita Lake | Lassen Volcanic National Park Fire Management personnel plan to initiate a 65-acre prescribed fire in the Manzanita Lake area, continuing the work of the multi-year Northwest Gateway Forest Restoration project (NWG). Ignition is planned for Wednesday, November 1st, unless weather conditions necessitate ignition the previous or following day. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/prescription-burn-at | nps.gov |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sulphur Works Road Repair and Park Highway Temporary Closure Begins September 25 | Lassen Volcanic National Park is expecting local contractor Hooker Creek Construction to begin working on the Sulphur Works area of Lassen Highway 89 road shoulder that has partially undermined the road. To accomplish this work, the contractor will need to close the road 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekdays. Public vehicles will be able to pass through the area before and after work hou | nps.gov |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Lassen Volcanic Planning Burn at Manzanita Lake | Lassen Volcanic National Park Fire Management personnel plan to initiate a 135-acre prescribed fire in the Manzanita Lake area beginning September 23, pending weather conditions. This prescribed fire continues the work of the multi-year Northwest Gateway Forest Restoration project (NWG). https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-manzanita-lake-2023.htm | nps.gov |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Lassen Volcanic to Waive Entrance Fee to Celebrate National Public Lands Day | All National Park Service sites, including Lassen Volcanic National Park, will offer free admission to visitors on September 23 for National Public Lands Day. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of this fee free day to explore and discover the beauty and recreational opportunities that Lassen Volcanic National Park has to offer,” said Superintendent Jim Richardson. “National Public Lands Day i | nps.gov |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Lassen National Park Highway Opens to Vehicles | The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened for the season on July 1, 2023. A higher-than-average snowpack slowed operations, but through the hard work of National Park Service and Caltrans road crews, the road has been fully cleared. Visitors to the park should prepare for winter conditions at higher elevations, and possible delays due to ongoing road work. https://www.nps.go | nps.gov |
| May 30, 2023 | Planned Prescribed Fire at Mineral Headquarters Area | Lassen Volcanic National Park’s fire management staff plan to initiate a 30-acre prescribed fire project in the Mineral Headquarters area in late May/early June, depending on weather conditions. Ignition is expected to occur over a cumulative 1 to 3-day period with residual burn down predicted for up to one week after final ignition operations. The fire will be regularly staffed and monitored unti | nps.gov |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Lassen Volcanic NP Transitions to Mobile and Electronic Payments | Beginning MAY 1, 2023, Lassen Volcanic National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Acceptable forms of payment will include credit and debit cards as well payment apps on mobile devices. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-np-transitions-to-mobile-and-electronic-payments.htm | nps.gov |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic to Offer Online Backcountry Permit System | The new online permit system replaces the paper-based system that required in-person registration and is currently in place at many national parks throughout the country. The new system will improve the effectiveness and timeliness of communicating important safety information from wildlife concerns to weather and fire hazards. It will also provide park managers with better data to preserve and pr | nps.gov |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic, Whiskeytown, Lava Beds, and Crater Lake Enter Into Agreement for Annual Passes | The cost of the annual passes will be aligned to an equivalent amount, which would allow visitors unlimited entry for one year with a valid park pass to these four National Park Service sites with the added convenience of only having to purchase one annual pass. The cost will be the same as the current Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic, and Whiskeytown annual park pass ($55), which results in a $10 inc | nps.gov |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic Highway Closes to Through Traffic for Winter Season | Lassen National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for the winter/spring snow season. Recent autumn storms brought heavy snow and ice to the high-elevation roadway. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-highway-closes-to-through-traffic-for-winter-season-2022.htm | nps.gov |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic and the National Park Service Honors Veterans | The Biden-Harris Administration announced that starting on Veterans Day (Nov. 11), veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests, including Lassen Volcanic National Park. https://www.nps.gov/l | nps.gov |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic Planning Prescribed Burn at Manzanita Lake | Lassen Volcanic National Park Fire Management personnel plan to initiate a 90-acre prescribed fire in the Manzanita Lake area beginning October 31, pending weather conditions. This prescribed fire continues the work of the multi-year Northwest Gateway Forest Restoration project (NWG). https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-planning-prescribed-burn-at-manzanita-lake.htm | nps.gov |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Begins its Fall Transition | Visitors should be prepared for changing conditions including below freezing nighttime temperatures, limited campsites and visitor services, and temporary effects of fire management activities. Learn more about visiting in fall at go.nps.gov/lavo/fall. Services in the Manzanita Lake Area continue through October. The Loomis Museum is open Friday through Sunday until closure on October 31. The Manz | nps.gov |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic Proposes Online Wilderness Permitting | Lassen Volcanic National Park is proposing to replace its paper wilderness permit system with an online registration system on Recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/lassen-volcanic-proposes-online-wilderness-permitting.htm | nps.gov |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Public Input Requested on Design Concept Plan at Lassen Volcanic National Park | The National Park Service is in the early stages of developing a design concept plan for the Manzanita Lake Developed Area of Lassen Volcanic National Park and is seeking public input on preliminary concepts and ideas. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/public-input-requested-on-design-concept-plan-at-lassen-volcanic-national-park.htm | nps.gov |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact to Improve Water Supply at Two Lassen Volcanic National Park Campgrounds | The National Park Service (NPS), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to examine alternative actions and environmental impacts associated with the proposed project to drill a well to supply water to the Lost Creek Campground and Volcano Adventure Camp. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/release-of-the-finding-of-no-significant- | nps.gov |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Lassen National Park Highway Open to Vehicles | The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park will open to through traffic on Friday, June 3. A lower-than-average snowpack accelerated snow clearing operations. Intermittent closures along the highway are possible due to repair work, as well as inclement weather. Please check the weather forecast before traveling to the park. In other areas of the park, the road to Butte Lake is open; | nps.gov |
| May 20, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic Seeks Public Comment on Project to Improve Water Supply at Two Campgrounds | The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a project to improve Lassen Volcanic National Park's water treatment system for Lost Creek Group Campground and Volcano Adventure Camp. Comments may be submitted through 6/19/2022. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/water-supply-improvement-project-2022.htm | nps.gov |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Lassen Volcanic Seeks Comment on Project to Improve Water Supply at Two Campgrounds | The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a project to improve Lassen Volcanic National Park's water treatment system for Lost Creek Group Campground and Volcano Adventure Camp. This project is proposed to replace the surface water collection system with a subsurface source. If well drilling is successful, a small pump, water tank and treatment building would be constructed to s | nps.gov |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Lassen Volcanic Highway Closes to Through Traffic for Winter Season | Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for the winter/spring snow season. Vehicle access is limited to one mile from the northwest entrance to the Loomis Plaza and one mile from the southwest entrance to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/highway-closure-2021.htm | nps.gov |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Prepares for Prescribed Burning | “These prescribed burns are part of a multi-decade fire management program to reduce the intensity and severity of future wildfires in the park,” said Fire Management Officer Mike Klimek. “Autumn weather supports low to moderate severity prescribed burns. Research shows this type of treatment results in forests that recover with increased forest health and are more resilient to high-severity fire. | nps.gov |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Sections of Lassen Volcanic National Park to Reopen October 4 | Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway will be open eight miles from the Southwest Entrance to Lassen Peak parking area and one mile from the Northwest Entrance to Loomis Plaza. The highway will remain closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles between Loomis Plaza and Lassen Peak parking area due to ongoing fire operations and post-fire recovery traffic. The standard $30 vehicle entrance fee wi | nps.gov |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Past Lassen Volcanic Fuels Reduction Projects Helps Firefighters on Dixie Fire | The Dixie Fire has burned a total of 59,087 acres of land within the park. The latest status of facilities and structures will be posted on an ongoing basis on the park website at go.nps.gov/dixie. While some structures are confirmed to be damaged or destroyed, firefighters have successfully leveraged the park’s previous and current fire and fuels management projects to preserve park resources and | nps.gov |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Juniper Lake Cabins Destroyed | Seven of eight cabins located on the northwest shore of Juniper Lake, a beautiful, high mountain lake with views of Lassen Peak and other surrounding peaks, have been destroyed in the Dixie Fire. Most of the destroyed structures are private, in holder cabins, privately owned before the park’s founding. Only one of the cabins remains unscathed by the fire, which has, thus far burned 46,950 of the p | nps.gov |