Can you reserve a site at Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall?

No. Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall

Facility ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Lassen Volcanic National Park (National Park) · Open Access

6,717 ft
Elevation

Campsite — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Opens May 16, 2026 The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. This campground also includes 15 parking lot sites. Regulations and the walk-in camping area change when snow is on the ground, approximately November to May.

Getting there

Campground is adjacent to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Parking Area, which is located one mile from the Southwest Entrance.

40.43660, -121.53264 · 40°26'11.8"N 121°31'57.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	49	54	63	73	83	82	77	64	50	42
Low °F	24	24	26	29	35	40	44	42	38	32	27	24
Precip in	8.3	8.3	7.6	4.1	2.8	1.1	0.2	0.2	0.5	2.7	5.2	9.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Campground Map — Photo: NPS Map · Recreation.gov

Restroom and Summer/Fall Registration — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall

Can you reserve a site at Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall?: No. Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 0.1 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-16.

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