Accessibility

Lassen Volcanic National Park, known for its breathtaking landscapes shaped by volcanic forces, offers a variety of accessible features and facilities to ensure visitors with mobility limitations can also enjoy the park's natural beauty and educational opportunities. Here's an overview of the accessible amenities within the park: Visitor Centers and Museums * Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center: This facility is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible restrooms and parking. It serves as a gateway to the park, offering exhibits, an auditorium for educational films, and a café and gift shop. * Loomis Museum: Open seasonally, the Loomis Museum provides insights into the park's history and geology. It's accessible to visitors with mobility limitations, offering a chance to learn about the area's volcanic activity and natural history. * Discovery Center: Although operational hours may vary, the Discovery Center offers educational programs and exhibits that are accessible to all visitors, enhancing the understanding of the park's unique ecosystem. Hydrothermal Areas and Trails * Sulphur Works: This popular hydrothermal site is accessible via a paved sidewalk from the parking lot, complete with interpretive exhibits. The area allows visitors to experience the park's geothermal activity up close, with features like bubbling mud pots and steam vents. * Accessible Path near Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center: An accessible path with audio-described displays offers insights into the geological timeline of Lassen Volcanic National Park, making the park's complex volcanic history more accessible to all visitors. Auto Touring For those with limited mobility, auto touring the park's roads offers a fantastic way to see many of Lassen's spectacular sites from the comfort of a vehicle. The park's scenic byways provide views of its diverse landscapes, from towering peaks to serene lakes. Accessible Camping and Lodging * Campsites: Accessible campsites are available at Manzanita Lake (A32 and B9), Butte Lake (A6), and North Summit Lake (A1), all of which are near accessible restrooms. Booking early is recommended as these sites are first-come, first-served. * Manzanita Camping Cabins: For a more comfortable stay, the Manzanita Lake area offers two accessible camping cabins, one sleeping two and the other five. These cabins feature access ramps, handrails, and extended picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors with disabilities. Making Reservations Reservations for accessible campsites and cabins can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Planning ahead and booking early are crucial, especially during peak visitation periods, to secure these accommodations. Lassen Volcanic National Park's commitment to accessibility ensures that visitors with mobility limitations can experience the majesty and wonder of this unique volcanic landscape. Whether through educational programs at the visitor centers, auto touring, or staying at one of the accessible campsites or cabins, the park strives to be welcoming and inclusive to all.