Lost Creek Group Campground is directly off the main park road, 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It was the only group campground not connected with a standard family campground, but in 2016 neighboring Volcano Adventure Youth Camp opened at the old Crag Campgrounds.
At Lost Creek Group Campground towering Ponderosa Pines offer plenty of shade for the 8 group campsites. The largest of the sites can accommodate up to 25 people.
General Camping Information for Lassen Volcanic National Park
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions.
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
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.
Lassen Volcanic National Park Attractions and Activities
Groups who choose Lost Creek Group Campground are near Manzanita Lake and many other park attractions.
Visit beautiful Manzanita Lake for fishing and non-motorized boating.
Make the exhilarating 5-mile hike to the summit of Lassen Peak.
Join in Ranger-led Programs, including nature walks, campfire programs, Starry Night ranger-led programs, astronomy programs, Lassen Dark Sky Festival,
(August TBA, 2020), and snowshoe hikes.
Drive out to Butte Lake and walk the 1.6-mile Cinder Cone Interpretive Trail or hike to the summit of Prospect Peak (3.1 miles one-way).
Make the Auto Tour of the park, stopping at sites such as Sulfur Works, Bumpass Hell Overlook, Devastated Area, and Chaos Crags.
Spend time in Loomis Museum, which features historic photos of Lassen's last eruption.
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center has exhibits about the park's volcanic activity. The Visitor Center includes a nice cafe and a gift shop.
Key Lost Creek Group Campground Regulations
Build campfires only in provided fire rings.
Collect only dead and down wood as firewood.
Secure all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
Generators may only be operated from 8 AM to 10 AM, Noon to 2 PM, and 5 PM to 7 PM.
