Dispersed Camping

Lassen National Forest

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Lassen National Forest offers dispersed camping with terrain that includes forests and volcanic landscapes. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lake Almanor, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.

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Detours Nearby

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High Bridge Campground

45 min away

Big Pine Dispersed Camping

1 hr 2 min away

Drive Time

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1 hr 10 min from Redding, CA
1 hr 59 min from Yuba City, CA
2 hrs 31 min from Reno, NV

Location

Lassen National Forest is located in California

Coordinates

40.366923 N
121.546727 W

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Access

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Jonathan

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Reviewed Apr. 12, 2025

Highway Pull Off

Camping here in early April, we weren’t able to access anything past the pull off from the highway. The area has a good amount of space that we felt safe enough to put two tents down.

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