Is Lassen Volcanic National Park open year-round?

The National Park Service says: "The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.

How do I check closures at Lassen Volcanic?

This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Lassen Volcanic is the authority for road status and closures.

Alerts & closures

Is Lassen Volcanic open right now?

Last verified October 1, 2026Alerts refresh hourly

The NPS says: “The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow.”

From the NPS

Current alerts

3 information

Information
Juniper Lake Campground Closed
The Juniper Lake Campground and day use area is currently closed for maintenance and campground improvement projects. Potable water is not available in the campground. The Juniper Lake Road (access to lake and trailheads) is open. Please drive with caution as road crews and contractors may be actively working along the roadway.
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EV charging station unavailable
The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.
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Visitor Phone Line Intermittent
You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at lavo_information@nps.gov with general park questions.

Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed.

Opening hours (NPS)

Entire park, all entrances
monday All Day
tuesday All Day
wednesday All Day
thursday All Day
friday All Day
saturday All Day
sunday All Day

monday	All Day
tuesday	All Day
wednesday	All Day
thursday	All Day
friday	All Day
saturday	All Day
sunday	All Day

Before you go

Entrance: $30 / vehicle

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FAQ

Lassen Volcanic: open or closed?

Is Lassen Volcanic National Park open year-round?: The National Park Service says: "The park is always open. Road access is limited during the winter season, approximately November through May, due to snow." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
How do I check closures at Lassen Volcanic?: This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Lassen Volcanic is the authority for road status and closures.

Sources · 3

1.Lassen Volcanic National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program

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