Overview

The Southwest Campground (elevation 6700FT.) is a first come first serve campground. It has 20 walk-in tent sites and 5 RV sites located in the parking lot adjacent to the campground. It is located within walking distance to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.

Facilities

Restrooms with running water and flush toilets are available 24/7 in the Visitor Center vestibule. Public WiFi is available around the Visitor Center. The park's dump station is located 30 miles north of Southwest Campground, at Manzanita Lake (additional fees apply).

Natural Features

The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.

Recreation

The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikers

Nearby Attractions

• Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center

• Mill Creek Falls Trail

• Brokeoff Mountain Trail (1/2 mile south on Hwy 89)

• Sulphur Works (1 mile north on Hwy 89)

Important Notices

• The Southwest Campground is a first-come first-serve campground. It has 20 walk-in tent sites and 5 RV sites located in the adjacent parking lot. All payments must be made through the Scan & Pay system. You must download the recreation.gov app in order to use the Scan & Pay system. It is highly recommended that you download the app prior to coming to the park as connectivity can be limited. The Scan & Pay QR code located at the campground can be used with or without connectivity.

• Be bear aware; food and scented products must be stored in the bear lockers provided at each campsite.

• Pets must be leashed (no longer than 6ft) at all times, are not allowed on hiking trails, and should never be left unattended. Pets are not allowed on snow and must stay on paved surfaces only.

• There are no electricity, water, or sewer hookups.

• Campsites are limited to 2 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles per site.

• Parking Lot sites are limited to self-contained RV's, trailers, vehicles, or other camping units. Tents or other camping structures are not allowed to be set up in the parking lot.

• An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. We highly recommend purchasing a digital pass through Rec.gov

• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Available Activities

• Photography - Photography
• Sledding - Sledding
• Visitor Center - Visitor Center
• Snowshoeing - Snowshoeing
• Skiing - Skiing
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping
• Backpacking - Backpacking

Directions

<p>Walk-in tent campsites are located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. Camping in self-contained vehicles, RVs, or trailers is permitted in the adjacent parking lot.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 530-595-6120

Rental Options

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