| Facilities: There are lots of camping opportunities in Lassen National Forest including the Lake Almanor Area, Eagle Lake and, Hat Creek areas. Best Time To Visit: Lassen National Forest is open year-round. Most areas of the forest are open year round offering a variety of recreational activities. Fees: Many of the facilities and services in the Lassen National Forest are free. Accessibility: Accessibility varies from activity to activity. Rules: General rules for National Forests and National Grasslands include details about camping, pets, and other topics. Etiquette expected of visitors is outlined in the Leave No Trace program. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked in some areas. Directions: Lassen National Forest is a total of 1.2 million acres or 1,875 square miles. It lies within seven counties; Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc. The Forest lies at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads Here the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet and blend. Lassen National Forest is most easily accessed from Susanville, California.Map: Click here for a map to Lassen National Forest Reservations: Reservations are not needed or required to visit Lassen National Forest. Most of the forest is first-come, first-served. Some areas and campgrounds do accept reservations. | 
