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Southwest Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Location | Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 19 walk to; 1 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 20 sites Water hookups at 0 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Tent sites are $16.00 and RV parking lot sites are $10.00. There is a $30.00 entrance fee for the park. Tent site are closed for the winter while snow is on the ground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 35 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 530-595-6120 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-07.
From the official listing
Overview The Southwest Campground (elevation 6700FT.) is a first come first serve campground. It has 20 walk-in tent sites and 5 RV sites located in the parking lot adjacent to the campground. It is located within walking distance to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
Recreation The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikers
Facilities Restrooms with running water and flush toilets are available 24/7 in the Visitor Center vestibule. Public WiFi is available around the Visitor Center. The park's dump station is located 30 miles north of Southwest Campground, at Manzanita Lake (additional fees apply).
Natural Features The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Nearby Attractions Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
Mill Creek Falls Trail
Brokeoff Mountain Trail (1/2 mile south on Hwy 89)
Sulphur Works (1 mile north on Hwy 89)
Directions, from the listing
Walk-in tent campsites are located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. Camping in self-contained vehicles, RVs, or trailers is permitted in the adjacent parking lot.
Trip Card — Southwest Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Fees | Tent sites are $16.00 and RV parking lot sites are $10.00. There is a $30.00 entrance fee for the park. Tent site are closed for the winter while snow is on the ground. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10370498 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.