Lassen National Forest
Home to a couple of large lakes, the Lassen Volcanic National Park, hiking trails, campgrounds, and opportunities for both hunting and fishing.
Plan Around Lassen National Forest
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Lassen National Forest Details
Lassen National Forest is home to a couple of large lakes, the Lassen Volcanic National Park, hiking trails, campgrounds, and opportunities for both hunting and fishing. If you're looking for a good place to swim, Almanor Beach is your best bet. The Dow Butte Lookout was once used as a fire lookout spot, but now provides an interesting place for visitors to get a unique perspective of the land. The Ishi Wilderness area is stunning, and steeped in Native American history.
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National Forests
Nearby Parks Around Lassen National Forest
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lassen National Forest
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4.8 mi away
Volcano Adventure Camp
A camping area that encourages future generations to get outside and explore.
4.8 mi away
Crags Campground
Currently being rebuilt as the Volcano Adventure Camp.
4.8 mi away
Lost Creek Group Campground
A group campground with a minimum of 10 campers per site.
5.1 mi away
Subway Cave
When a nearby volcano erupted 20,000 years ago, the molten lava covered the floor of the Hat Creek Valley, creating these tunnel-like caves that stand here today.
6.3 mi away
Hot Rock
A giant rock carried out of the Lassen Peak crater by a mudflow.
