Southwest Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, hiking

Location: CA, CA

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$16 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Southwest Campground (elevation 6700FT.) is a first come first serve campground. It has 20 walk-in tent sites and 5 RV sites located in the parking lot adjacent to the campground. It is located within walking distance to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikersRestrooms with running water and flush toilets are av

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Dump Station

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/southwest-campground to be notified when sites open up.

First-come, first-serve campground with 20 walk-in tent sites and 5 RV sites located within walking distance to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Over 150 miles of hiking trails accessible from the campground, ranging from family-friendly to experienced hiker routes.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, American Pika, Lodgepole Chipmunk, Western Tanager, Sooty Grouse, and Common Garter Snake documented in area

Insider tips for Southwest Campground: Book early — federal campground with high demand Car camping allowed in adjacent parking lot if campgrounds full for a fee Visitor center bathrooms available with water on site Walk-in tent sites on east side of Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area

Skip Southwest Campground if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Traveling outside May through October — seasonal operations only. Prefer reserved sites — first-come, first-serve only.

Best time to visit Southwest Campground: July — Peak season with optimal conditions for hiking and visitor center access. June — Water recently turned on for season, fewer crowds than peak summer.

Nearby campgrounds: Manzanita Lake (MINERAL, CA), Summit Lake South (MINERAL, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA), Lost Creek Group (MINERAL, CA).