9 days in Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary

In Lassen Volcanic National Park, steaming volcanic mountains give way to alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and pristine mountain lakes.

Take a break from the city and head to Bumpass Hell and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Devil's Kitchen and Mill Creek Falls. Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Crook Museum (in Fall River Mills), McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (in Burney) and Large Junk Art Sculptures (in Cassel). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Horse Sanctuary, explore the striking landscape at Fantastic Lava Beds, contemplate the geological forces at Sulphur Works, and explore the fascinating underground world of Subway Cave.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Lassen Volcanic National Park trip planner.

San Francisco to Lassen Volcanic National Park is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Lassen Volcanic National Park are much hotter (98°F), and nights are a bit warmer (65°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.