Southwest Parking Area Self-contained Camping

About

Located in the southwest corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Southwest Parking Area Self-Contained Camping provides a year-round option for RVers and campervan travelers. This is the only camping area in the park that remains open throughout the winter when other campgrounds are buried under snow. The designated overnight parking spaces sit in the center of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center lot, between the median islands, to allow for snow-plowing operations. Amenities are basic but functional. The visitor center vestibule offers 24-hour access to flush toilets, drinking water, and a 911 telephone. WiFi is available near the visitor center. There are no hookups, and vehicles must be fully self-contained. Fires and fire pans (including portable gas fire pits) are prohibited, though self-contained barbecues and gas stoves are allowed on the paved surface. The area sits at 6,700 feet elevation, about one mile from the southwest entrance station. Maximum vehicle length is 36 feet. Payment is required via the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay system; download the app before arriving as cellular connectivity can be limited.

Directions

From the junction of Highway 36E and Highway 89, drive north on Highway 89 for approximately 6 miles to the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking lot is about 500 feet past the entrance station. Overnight parking is permitted only in the designated spaces in the center of the lot, between the median islands.