A Valid Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permit Is Required For All Stock Use
Stock Use is limited to day-use only activities.
Please read the following regulations and keep them for your reference.
Print and fill out the Wilderness Permit Application Form below:
KEEP all instructions and regulations for yourself
FAX the completed permit application to
Attn: Front Desk
(530) 595-3262
Or cut and paste the application section into your email program and EMAIL* the completed permit application to
e-mail us with a subject line of "Attn: Front Desk: Wilderness Permit Application. "
*Please do not include attachments: due to new security measures, emails containing attachments will be returned to the sender.
WILDERNESS USE REGULATIONS
- Ground fires are prohibited; use only campstoves.
- Boil, treat or filter water before drinking.
- Pets are prohibited (except on roads and roadside picnic areas).
- Wilderness permits are required for all stock day use.
- Travel restricted to designated open trails (no cross-country travel).
Water stock with a bucket; no grazing is permitted. - Locate latrines at least 100 feet from any water and cover with 6 inches of soil.
- Keep wash water, soaps, and detergents (even biodegradable), fish entrails and other waste out of all lakes and streams.
- Pack out all trash; don’t bury or burn it.
- Use of weapons or metal detectors is prohibited.
- Motorized equipment and wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
- Construct NO improvements such as shelters, drainage ditches around tents, rock walls, bough beds, etc.
- Leave all natural and cultural features undisturbed – preserve and protect them.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
- Ground around thermal areas is dangerously thin - do not ever walk off-trail near hydrothermal areas!
- Stay on trails at all times for safety and to prevent erosion.
- Avoid higher and exposed terrain during electrical storms.
- Do not feed wildlife.
- Be aware and prepared for changing weather conditions.
Lassen Volcanic National Park Application for Wilderness Permit
- ALL BLANKS MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Name____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City________________________State_______Zip________
Phone Number _______________________________
Emergency Phone Number ______________________
Entry Date (into backcountry)___________________
Exit Date (out of backcountry)___________________
Trailhead Entry Location _______________________
Trailhead Exit ______________________________
Method of Travel (foot, horse, ski, snowshoe)_____________
Number of People in Group (max=10 per permit)____
Number of Stock (max=15)____________________
* Stock riding is for day use only
Description of Vehicle(s) left at trailhead:
Make & Model________________________________
Year & Color_________________________________
License Plate Number & State___________________
Overnight Camp Area # of Nights in Camp
1.________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________
6.________________________________________________
7.________________________________________________
I have read and understand the regulations for Lassen Volcanic National Park and will ensure that these rules will be followed.
Signature
Date
Please check one:
_____ Mail permit to my address above (within 14 days.)
_____ I will pick up permit at the information desk at Park Headquarters in Mineral during office hours (Monday-Friday except holidays from 8 am to 4:30 pm.)
