Southwest Walk-in Campground
Southwest Walk-in Campground is at the southern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park, on the east side of the Kohm-Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short, paved path connects parking with campsites. The campground is for tent camping only. It is the only campground in the park open year-round. RVs may park overnight in the campground parking lot. The camping fee still applies.
Short day trips by car from Southwest Walk-in Campground take visitors to most of the main features of the park, including the trail to the summit of Mount Lassen, many of the thermal areas, and Manzanita Lake.
General Camping Information for Lassen Volcanic National Park
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate. For visitors who are temporarily disabled or do not have their permanent accessible parking placard with them, pick up a temporary placard at the entrance station or a visitor center.
Check Lassen Volcanic National Park - Southwest Campground for any campground updates.