Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness

Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness is a campground in Mineral, California. The address on file is 38050 Highway 36 East, Mineral, California 96063. It is listed as open all year. No hookups are listed, so plan to camp self-contained. Its listed price tier is $ on a scale of $ to $$$. We do not have current nightly rates. The official website is nps.gov.

• All California campgrounds
• Official site (nps.gov)

The closest trail in our directory is Lassen Backcountry Roads (moderate, 8.6 miles), measured in a straight line. Other campgrounds nearby: Summit Lake North Campground (4.1 miles), Summit Lake South Campground (4.2 miles) and Juniper Lake Campground (4.3 miles). Straight-line distances are measured from the coordinates on file, so check a map for the drive.

• Lassen Backcountry Roads (8.6 miles, straight-line)
• Summit Lake North Campground (4.1 miles, straight-line)
• Summit Lake South Campground (4.2 miles, straight-line)
• Juniper Lake Campground (4.3 miles, straight-line)

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.

Lassen Backcountry Roads

Chester, CA

Moderate

Hidden Gem

9 mi (straight-line)

100+ miles | 5,000 - 8,500 ft

Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.