Volcano Adventure Camp

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Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Volcano Adventure Camp

Lassen Volcanic National Park


Volcano Adventure Camp

Volcano Adventure Camp opened in summer 2017 at the site of the old Crags Campground. The new youth group facility is dedicated to providing the younger generation with opportunities to learn about the outdoors and the fascinating features of the park. The camp is intended for a wide range of youth groups, including scouts, school groups, and other youth organizations.

Volcano Adventure Camp has two group areas, each with five tent cabins, a covered cooking and picnic pavilion, and a shared amphitheater/campfire circle. The camp is designed to reduce the cost to youth groups who want to enjoy the outdoors by providing many basic amenities. Campers will find restrooms and shower facilities at the site.

The Volcano Adventure Camp builds upon Lassen Volcanic National Park's Youth Camping Program. For more than 15 years the program has been providing facilities and resources for non-profit organizations that serve at-risk or underserved youth, allowing them to experience the outdoors at Lassen. The youth program is a join effort between the park and the non-profit Lassen Park Foundation.

Applications for use of the camp become available in May. Groups seeking a grant to cover some of their expenses must apply before early April. Learn more about the camp at Lassen Volcanic National Park - Volcano Adventure Camp .

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Volcano Adventure Camp Basics
Volcano Adventure Camp Location: Highway 89 south of Manzanita Lake
Elevation: 5,700 feet
Nearby Cities: 53 miles from Red Bluff or Redding
Number of Sites: 2
Camping Season: mid-June to late September, depending on weather
Min. &: Max. People per Site: To be Announced
Vehicles per Site: TBA
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Laseen Volcanic National Park
Campground Office: (530) 595-6121

Reservations at Volcano Adventure Camp
Reservations Required: Reservations are made through the Lassen Park Foundation. See the link below.
Max. RV/trailer lengths: TBA
Wheelchair accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: Suggested donations of $75 or $150 depending on the size of the youth group.
Reservations care of the Lassen Park Foundation: See Volcano Adventure Camp
Check-in, check-out: 1:00 PM, Noon

Volcano Adventure Camp Amenities
Each Campsite: Covered cooking area and picnic tables, tap water, bear-proof storage lockers, 5 tent cabins
Campground: Vault toilets, showers, campfire circles
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Manzanita Lake
Attractions near Volcano Adventure Camp:
  • Set out along nearby hiking trails.
  • Enjoy swimming and non-motorized boating at Manzanita Lake.
  • Visit Lost Creek and Devastated areas.
  • Tour the Visitor Center.
  • Hike to the summit of Lassen Peak.






Lost Creek Group Campground, Lassen Volcanic Natiional Park

Neighboring Lost Creek Group Campground


Lassen Volcanic National Park
Attractions and Activities

Youth groups camped at Volcano Adventure Camp are only a short distance from all the attractions around Manzanita Lake.

  • Relax along the shores of beautiful Manzanita Lake. Try fishing and non-motorized boating.
  • Make the exhilarating 5-mile hike to the summit of Lassen Peak.
  • Take advantage of in Ranger-led Programs, including nature walks, campfire programs, Starry Night ranger-led programs, astronomy programs, Lassen Dark Sky Festival, August 2-3, 2019, and snowshoe hikes.
  • Drive around 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.
  • Drop in to the Loomis Museum, which features historic photos of Lassen's last eruption.
  • Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center has great exhibits about the park's volcanic activity. The Visitor Center includes a nice gift shop and a cafe.

Key Volcano Adventure Camp Regulations

  1. Campfires are only allowed in provided fire rings.
  2. Collect only dead and down wood as firewood.
  3. Secure all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
  4. Generators may only be operated from 8 AM to 10 AM, Noon to 2 PM, and 5 PM to 7 PM.
  5. Quiet Hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM.