Campground
21820 Lassen National Park Highway, Mineral, CA, 96063
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to May, overnight stays are only allowed in self-contained vehicles in the parking lot (walk-in tent sites are closed in winter). Regulations change and the walk-in tent sites are open when the snow melts, approximately June to October.
The Southwest Walk-in Campground is open seasonally. Once snow covers the ground (typically in November), the campground closes for the season and typically reopens in June.
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the parking lot is usually snow-free by late-June. The Southwest Parking Area is located at 6,700 feet elevation. Summer/Fall high temperatures range from 65 to 81°F and lows range from 26 to 36°F. Winter/Spring high temperatures range from 50 to 61°F and lows range from 13 to 23°F.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Internet Connectivity
Amphitheater
Potable Water
The parking area is 5 spaces in the center of the parking lot for Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. The visitor center / parking lot are located in the southwest corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park along the park's main road (Hwy 89), about one mile from the southwest entrance (500 feet from entrance station/fee booth).
Self-Contained Vehicle Site
Camping in a self-contained vehicle in the adjacent parking area only. Please park between islands to allow for plowing activities.
Wheelchair Access
All parking spaces are paved and flat. Sidewalks around parking area and to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center are ACA accessible.
Internet Information
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center offers free public Wi-Fi inside the building.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Self-contained vehicles are allowed to camp overnight in parking lot sites. Please use one space per vehicle (or two spaces for longer rigs, but vehicles that extend beyond the width of the parking area and block flow of traffic are not allowed).
RV Maximum Length
36
Trailer Maximum Length
36
ADA Information
All parking spaces are paved and flat. Sidewalks to access facilities are ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
All amenities are available at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center; there are no restrooms or water immediately located at the parking spaces. When the visitor center is closed, restrooms and water are still available in a 24-hour vestibule at the front doors.
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