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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Wilderness Permit Information
 
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A wilderness camping trip is often rewarded with peace and quiet.
 

Wilderness Camping: Important Information

Please read the following before filling out your Wilderness Camping Permit: Wilderness permits are NOT available for developed campgrounds. (Developed campgrounds are Manzanita Lake, Crags, Lost Creek Group, Summit Lake North, Summit Lake South, Southwest, Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, and Warner Valley.)

The areas named below are CLOSED TO CAMPING ¼ MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS from the feature named.

Specific reasons for closure are shown by the corresponding number:

1.  The area is too close to automobile access or developed areas.
2.  The area is too fragile to sustain the impact of camping without damage occurring.
3.  The day-use visitors in this area are too numerous to permit camping. Occupied campsites would reduce the amount of day-use space or activities possible or seriously interfere with them.
4.  Terrain and/or vegetation barriers do not allow for suitable campsites.
5.  The area shows signs of deterioration due to overuse.

Areas Closed to Camping
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Camping is prohibited within
1/2 mile of any developed
area or park road open to
vehicular traffic, except in
designated campgrounds.

Camping is prohbited
within 1/4 mile of any
hydrothermal feature.

Bumpass Hell Trailhead to Bumpass Hell (1-2-3-4)
Cascade Springs 1
Cinder Cone/Painted Dunes 1-2-3-4
Cliff Lake 1-2
Crags Lake 3
Crumbaugh Lake 2
Hat Creek Cabin 2-5
Echo Lake 1-3-5
Kings Creek Falls
Lassen Peak and Trail
Little Willow Lake
Mt. Harkness
Summit Trail from Summit Lake to Echo Lake
Kings Creek Meadow - Upper & Lower
Shadow Lake

 
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Loop Trail Distances Chart
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
On the evening of May 14, 1915, incandescant blocks of lava could be seen bouncing down the flanks of Lassen Peak from as far away as the town of Manton, 20 miles to the west.

Last Updated: August 31, 2007 at 12:42 EST