
Manzanita Lake
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North State
01 · The call
Mixed conditionsWhy now
One of the better months for hydrothermal stops + volcano viewpoints here.
Watch out
Juniper Lake Campground Closed
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Mineral or south-entrance stay with a shorter loop through Manzanita Lake and Sulphur Works.
Why now
One of the better months for hydrothermal stops + volcano viewpoints here.
Watch out
Juniper Lake Campground Closed
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Mineral or south-entrance stay with a shorter loop through Manzanita Lake and Sulphur Works.
02 · The story

volcanic park guide
Lassen is not just a mountain park.
volcanic park guide
Lassen is not just a mountain park.
Field notes
Stay on thermal boardwalks. At Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell, and other thermal areas, stay on the boardwalks and trails.
03 · Highlights
04 · The window
05 · The conditions
Current weather
74F day, 49F night
0% chance of rain
7 mph wind
Nearest towns: Truckee · Mount Shasta City
Updated Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
06 · On the ground
Access
Before you go
Road and weather data checked Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Official alerts
Last checked
Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
The Juniper Lake Campground and day use area is currently closed for maintenance and campground improvement projects. Potable water is not available in the campground. The Juniper Lake Road (access to lake and trailheads) is open. Please drive with caution as road crews and contractors may be actively working along the roadway.
Next step
Selected stop
Bumpass Hell Trail
The signature hydrothermal hike when snow has cleared, with a real trail commitment and limited parking.
Across the park

Lassen Peak
59° · 10,457 ft
Bumpass Hell
65° · 8,150 ft
Cinder Cone
79° · 6,907 ft
Kohm Yah-mah-nee
74° · 6,700 ft
Manzanita Lake
77° · 5,890 ft
Warner Valley
81° · 5,600 ft
Across the park
About 22° colder up high — Warner Valley 81°, Lassen Peak 59°.
Across the park · by elevation
Temp · wind

Lassen Peak
59° · 10,457 ft
Bumpass Hell
65° · 8,150 ft
Cinder Cone
79° · 6,907 ft
Kohm Yah-mah-nee
74° · 6,700 ft
Manzanita Lake
77° · 5,890 ft
Warner Valley
81° · 5,600 ft
Warner Valley 81° · Lassen Peak 59° — colder up high.
The Lassen National Park Highway (Hwy. 89, 30 miles through the park) opened to through traffic on May 22, 2026. Google maps and other third-party sites may be indicating the road is closed. This does not reflect accurate information.
Use caution hiking over snow-covered sections on the Lassen Peak trail. Hikers are encouraged to use trekking poles and wear deep-tread hiking boots. Wearing boot spikes will add additional stability over snow-covered sections.
ROOT is an active wildfire roughly 16 miles from Lassen Volcanic. Current incident context: Plumas County, 0 acres.
3-1 PIT is an active wildfire roughly 32 miles from Lassen Volcanic. Current incident context: Lassen County, 1,055 acres, 95% contained. 4 Miles SE from LITTLE VALLEY, CA
BISCAR is an active wildfire roughly 59 miles from Lassen Volcanic. Current incident context: Lassen County, 69,352 acres, 97% contained. 40 Miles NE from SUSANVILLE, CA
Currently, no water is available in the restrooms at the Butte Lake campgrounds. Work is underway to restore it. Pit toilets are available.
Potable water is currently unavailable at bot Summit campgrounds. Staff is working to restore it as soon as possible. Non-potable water is available.
The Electric Vehicle charging station is non-functional. There is no timeline for when it may become available. Please plan accordingly.

Far North Interior
Klamath National Forest