THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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Effective at 12:01 a.m. local time on Friday, July 31, 2026, Lassen Volcanic National Park will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions. The restrictions apply throughout the park, including all campgrounds within boundaries, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park is pleased to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Manzanita Lake Development Concept Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA). The FONSI authorizes implementation of the preferred alternative, which includes management actions and strategies that focus on protection of cultural and natural resources, expand visitor opportunities, enhance connectivity and safety, and increase accessibility of facilities throughout the Manzanita Lake Developed Area.
Official NPS sourceLassen National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for the winter/spring snow season. The park remains open throughout the winter/spring snow season and can be a wonderful time to visit for well-prepared visitors.
Official NPS sourceLassen Volcanic National Park plans to hand ignite burn piles as cool and wet weather begin to dominate the forecast. The park will take advantage of the changing weather conditions to complete the final phase of fuels reduction projects throughout the park when enough precipitation has fallen to prevent flames from spreading beyond pile areas.
Official NPS source