Mount-Lassen
rises approximately 10,500 feet above sea level and towers above the region's seven national forests. Situated on the southern tip of the Cascade Mountains, Mount Lassen is an active, although "sleeping" volcano that last erupted in 1915. Mount Lassen is less visited than other popular California attractions and travel is restricted in wintertime, due to heavy snowfalls. But, Mount Lassen is one of the most unusual and fascinating places in the state. This impressive mountainous region has mud pools, gas vents, and hot springs, together with beautiful lakes, clear mountain streams, meadows, cliffs and waterfalls. Some of the most impressive things to see in the area include Manzinita Lake, the Lava Beds National Monument, Mill Creek Falls, and Lake Helen, located at the foot of Lassen Peak. Bumpass Hell is the largest area of geothermal features in Lassen National Park and is definitely a highlight of the park. A 1.5 mile trail from the parking lot opposite Lake Helen takes you to Bumpass Hell, where you can view sulfur pits, steaming mud pits, hot springs and noisy steam vents. Lassen State Park has lots of winter ski activities, and also has a lodge and camping available in the park. The nearby towns of Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, Burney, and McCloud offer more lodging and dining choices.
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Mount Lassen Vacation Rentals
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Mount Lassen Weather & Climate
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North Central California , near the town of Redding, has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Located near Mount Shasta/Mount Lassen and the Shasta Trinity National Forest, this region's climate varies greatly according to elevation. There is little to no humidity in the summertime and temperatures at the lower elevations sometimes climb above the 100-degree mark. Higher elevations tend to have much cooler temperatures and higher precipitation in summer. Fall days are mild with cool nights. Winter is the rainy season, with an average of 55 inches of rain per year in the lower elevations and snow in the higher elevations. Spring weather can be unstable with cool periods of rain or mild, sunny days. The 10,457-foot Lassen Peak crowns Lassen Volcanic National Park. The last volcanic activity at Mount Lassen was in 1915.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
55°F |
37°F |
5.33 in. |
- |
| February |
60°F |
40°F |
4.79 in. |
- |
| March |
64°F |
43°F |
4.89 in. |
- |
| April |
71°F |
47°F |
2.76 in. |
- |
| May |
81°F |
54°F |
1.01 in. |
- |
| June |
90°F |
61°F |
0.42 in. |
- |
| July |
97°F |
65°F |
0.10 in. |
- |
| August |
96°F |
63°F |
0.24 in. |
- |
| September |
90°F |
59°F |
0.76 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
51°F |
1.81 in. |
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| November |
63°F |
42°F |
3.87 in. |
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| December |
55°F |
37°F |
4.74 in. |
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Mount Lassen Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Red Bluff Municipal airport (RBL) located about 18 miles southwest of Mount Lassen in Red Bluff, California, the Redding Municipal airport (RDD) located approximately 21 miles northwest of Mount Lassen in Redding, California, the Chico Municipal airport (CIC) located roughly 36 miles south of Mount Lassen in Chico, California, and finally the Oroville Municipal airport (OVE) located around 60 miles south of Mount Lassen in Oroville, California.
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Mount Lassen Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Waterworks Park | Redding | CA | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Oak Creek Golf Course | Red Bluff | CA | 17.8 mi. | | | Palo Cedro Golf Club | Palo Cedro | CA | 21.7 mi. | | | Churn Creek Golf Course | Redding | CA | 22.6 mi. | | | Allens Golf Course | Redding | CA | 27.7 mi. | | | Anderson Tucker Oaks Golf Course | Redding | CA | 27.7 mi. | | | River Bend Golf & Country Club | Redding | CA | 27.7 mi. | | | Gold Hills Country Club | Redding | CA | 29.7 mi. | | | Lake Redding Golf Course | Redding | CA | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Shasta Ski Park | Shasta | CA | 33.7 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 110.1 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 110.1 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 117.0 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 117.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Tehama County Museum | Tehama | CA | 21.5 mi. | (History) | | Herb Lane Museum | Redding | CA | 29.0 mi. | (Art) | | Redding Museum of Art and History | Redding | CA | 29.0 mi. | (Art) | | UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History | Westwood | CA | 51.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sequoia Park Zoo | Eureka | CA | 120.0 mi. | |
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