Permits & Reservations

 

Entrance Reservations

Lassen Volcanic National Park does not require a reservation for park entry. The park does charge an entrance fee.

Lodging and Camping

Reservations are required for all park campground except Juniper Lake, Warner Valley, and Southwest campgrounds, including group campsites and stock corrals.
Reservations are required for Drakesbad Guest Ranch and Manzanita Lake cabins/glamping tents.

Wilderness Permits

A permit is required for backpacking/ backcountry camping.

Fishing Permits

A valid California fishing license is required to fish in the park.

 

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Business Permits and Commercial Use Authorizations

Learn more about commercial use authorizations for commercial passenger vehicles, tours, etc.

 

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Special Park Use Permits

Special Park Use Application [119kb PDF]

A special park use is defined as an activity that takes place in a park area and that:

• provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large;
• requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest;
• is not prohibited by law or regulation;
• is not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by the National Park Service (NPS); and
• is not managed under a concession contract, a recreation activity for which the NPS charges a fee, or a lease;
• is a short term activity.

Special events that may require a permit include sporting events, festivals, concerts, weddings, cultural programs, large group picnics, and the spreading of ashes.

The National Park Service may permit a special park use if the proposed activity will not:

• cause injury, damage or impairments to park resources;
• be contrary to the park’s purpose for which the park was established and the mission of the NPS;
• unreasonably impair the atmosphere of peace and tranquility maintained in wilderness, natural, historic, or commemorative locations within the park; or
• interfere with visitor use, access, and programs
• interfere with park management or administration;
• interfere with concession operations or other public facilities;
• present a clear and present danger to public health and safety.

First Amendment Activities Permits

Scattering Cremated Remains Permits

Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies Permits

Filming & Photography

• In most cases, permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that involves eight or fewer individuals. In order to avoid permit and fee requirements, the filming, still photography, or audio recording must meet all of the following conditions:
  • Occurs in areas open to the public;
  • Uses hand-carried equipment only;
  • Does not require exclusive use of a site;
  • Does not adversely impact park resources, values, or other visitors; and

  • Is not likely to result in additional administrative costs for the NPS.

• Permits and fees are never required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that is associated with an activity or event that has been authorized under a written instrument (e.g., permit or agreement), such as a wedding, sporting event, demonstration or other activity.

• All filming, still photography, and audio recording is treated the same under the new law. It does not matter whether it is commercial, non-commercial, for content creation, by a student, or conducted by media or for news gathering.

• When a filming, still photography, or audio recording permit is required, the National Park Service will charge location fees and fees to recover its costs to administer the permit, including application fees.

• Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording remain subject to all other laws and regulations applicable to visitors to park areas, including those requiring permits for certain activities (e.g., special events or demonstrations) and those prohibiting disturbance or other negative impacts to natural or cultural resources.

• Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording are subject to entrance and/or recreation fees that may apply in park areas even when a permit is not required.

For information on filming and photography permits, please email us at [e-mail].