Lassen Volcanic Backcountry Camping Closure Area Expands

Kevin Sweeney

Backpackers camping in other areas of the park are required to store all food and scented items in an approved, bear-resistant storage container. Canisters are available for rent at the Loomis Museum or Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center during business hours. Backpackers can view a list of approved containers certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) or learn more about backpacking regulations at go.nps.gov/lavo/backpacking.
 
Alternative destinations for backpacking include trails in the Southwest and Manzanita Lake areas; and in the surrounding Lassen National Forest and nearby Shasta-Trinity and Plumas National Forests.
 
Additional information and a map of the closure area are available at go.nps.gov/lavo/regulations.
Release Date: July 17, 2020
Contact: Kevin Sweeney, Kevin_Sweeney@nps.gov, (530) 595-6130