Lost Creek Group
LOST CREEK GROUP
Part of Lassen Volcanic National Park
Overview
Lost Creek Group Campground (elevation 5,700 ft.) is approximately five miles south of Manzanita Lake, and close to the Lost Creek and Devastated areas. Located on the main park road, it is also in close proximity to the main attractions and hiking trails of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the general store, showers and other amenities. The Loomis Museum and educational programs are a within a short drive.Facilities
There are eight group sites within the campground, each containing picnic tables, campfire rings, food storage lockers and parking. Drinking water is provided. The facility does not provide electric and water hookups. The closest dump station is at Manzanita Lake. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.Natural Features
The Lost Creek area has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by large ponderosa pines.The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and 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 volcano 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 vertebrates, including 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
Within a short drive, campers can access several hiking trails and Manzanita Lake. The lake is popular with fly fishermen for catching trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. Non-motorized boating is also permitted with kayak rentals nearby.Nearby Attractions
The Loomis Museum is located about a fifteen minute drive away and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is located about forty-five minute drive away.Important Notices
Campsites can accommodate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 25 people and up to 6 cars or 1 bus/RV per site.
An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. Campers must have valid park entrance permit or pass before camping. We highly recommend purchasing a digital entrance permit through rec.gov.
- There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups
- There are no flush toilets; vault toilets only
Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.
- Pets are not allowed on trails and must be on a 6-ft. leash
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- PICNICKING - Picnic Tables
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
- CAMPING - Camping
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Museum
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Redding, California drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44 to State Highway 89. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue five miles south to Lost Creek Group Campground. It is 1/8-mile south of Crags Campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 530 595-6121
LASSEN VOLCANIC NP PO BOX 100MINERAL, CA 96063
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Lost Creek Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
