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Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness

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Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness

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Overnight trips are allowed in the park’s backcountry year-round. There are no designated or official campsites, and no amenities like tent pads or picnic tables. There are areas closed to camping (see regulations for details). A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays in the park outside of established campgrounds. Permits may only be obtained prior to your visit online at recreation.gov. In winter, backcountry camping is allowed on /near the main park road when it is closed due to snow.

A Wilderness Permit is required to stay overnight in the backcountry. There is no limit to the number of permits available each day or for each camping zone location. Wilderness Permits may only be obtained online via recreation.gov. Wilderness permit requests are not accepted by mail, email, or in-person. Please only reserve one permit per trip. Group size is limited to 10 persons maximum. Wilderness permit fees are calculated per person, not per night. Once you complete your purchase on Recreation.gov, you will receive an email including your permit. You must have a copy of this permit, either saved digitally or printed, on your person during your trip. You do not need to check in or out with park staff before or after your trip but be prepared to present your backcountry permit to a ranger upon request.

Published campsites

total Sites

0

group

0

horse

0

tent Only

0

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Wilderness Permit Administrative Fee

$6 · Per-permit, nonrefundable administrative fee. This fee is automatically added to your wilderness permit reservation on recreation.gov. Only one wilderness permit is required per trip, regardless of how many nights or zones you travel.

Wilderness Permit Per-Trip, Per-Person Fee

$5 · One-time fee charged for each person on your trip (backcountry camping groups are limited to 10 people maximum). Total fee will automatically calculate based on trip information you provide when reserving your Wilderness Permit on recreation.gov. There is no per-night fee for Wilderness Permits / backcountry camping, only an administrative fee ($6/permit) and this per-person fee. Please only reserve one Wilderness Permit per trip.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

No

toilets

No Toilets

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

No

dump Station

No

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

No

potable Water

Water; but not potable

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

No

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

There are no ADA accessible trails or facilities in Lassen's backcountry. Trails are unpaved, uneven, and may have obstacles like fallen trees and debris along them. Trails may not be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Backcountry campsites are not established and may be uneven or have obstacles. Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) are not allowed in wilderness areas.

fire Stove Policy

Only small, liquid or gas fuel stoves are allowed in the backcountry / wilderness. Fires are not allowed in the backcountry / wilderness.

rv Info

RVs and trailers are not allowed in Lassen's backcountry.

additional Info

Restrooms, a camper store, cell service, and internet connectivity may be available in the park's front country. There are no services or amenities in the backcountry.

ada Info

Lassen's backcountry/wilderness areas have primitive trails, no amenities, and no services. Trails are unpaved, uneven, and may have obstacles like fallen trees and debris along them. Backcountry campsites at Lassen are uneven and offer no services like restrooms, firepits, or picnic tables. Backcountry areas range in elevation. Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) are not allowed in wilderness areas.

access Roads

No Roads

classifications

Primitive Camping Areas

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