Loomis Museum

Facility · California ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Lassen Volcanic National Park (National Park) · Open Access

5,913 ft
Elevation
Loomis Museum
Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov
The historic museum is located one mile from the northwest entrance of the park near Manzanita Lake. From the museum you can pick up the trail around Manzanita Lake or cross the highway to access the self-guided, interpretive Lily Pond Nature Trail. Lassen Association store is across the plaza from the Museum.

Getting there

From Redding, California follow Highway 44 east 50 miles. Turn south on Highway 89 and continue one mile to the park's northwest entrance. From Reno, Nevada follow Highway 395 north to Highway 44. Follow Highway 44 miles west 180 miles. Turn south on Highway 89 and continue one mile to the park's northwest entrance.

40.53612, -121.56315 · 40°32'10.0"N 121°33'47.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414246506170797872594740
Low °F222224283541464541332622
Precip in6.55.56.44.32.91.30.30.30.72.74.76.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Loomis Museum in 1933
Photo: NPS Photo / Art Holmes · Recreation.gov
Exhibits in 1932
Photo: NPS Photo / Art Holmes · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Loomis Museum

Can you reserve a site at Loomis Museum?
No. Loomis Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-13.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.