Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak ( LASS-ən), commonly referred to as Mount Lassen, is a 10,457-foot (3,187 m) lava dome volcano in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California.
A mountain, 19 mi east of Shingletown
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or restaurants. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 133 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Shingletown. Green months are the mild ones.
Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak ( LASS-ən), commonly referred to as Mount Lassen, is a 10,457-foot (3,187 m) lava dome volcano in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Located in the Shasta Cascade region above the northern Sacramento Valley, it is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range of the Western United States, and part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc stretching from southwestern British Columbia to Northern California. It supports many flora and fauna among its diverse habitats, which reach high elevations and are subject to frequent snowfall.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 10,463 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 72K a year
Towns near Lassen Peak
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Lassen Peak | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingletown | 19 mi west | 14 | 2,164 | $236K | — |
| Manton | 19 mi west | 0 | 629 | $425K | — |
| Chester 22% vacation homes | 19 mi southeast | 80 | 1,759 | $305K | — |
| Lake Almanor West 58% vacation homes | 24 mi southeast | 6 | 463 | $696K | — |
| Lake Almanor Peninsula 64% vacation homes | 24 mi southeast | 30 | 412 | $546K | — |
| Whitmore | 24 mi west | 1 | 207 | $364K | — |
| Lake Almanor Country Club 77% vacation homes | 25 mi southeast | 0 | 469 | $649K | — |
| Hamilton Branch 40% vacation homes | 26 mi southeast | 0 | 480 | $368K | — |
| Burney | 29 mi north | 96 | 2,668 | $234K | — |
| Westwood 28% vacation homes | 29 mi southeast | 42 | 1,063 | $147K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Lassen Peak
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
14 mi🏞 National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park505K visitors a year
37 mi💧 WaterfallBurney Falls🌲40 mi🌲 Park & preserveAnderson River Park
52 mi🌲 Park & preserveBidwell Park
66 mi💧 WaterfallMossbrae Falls⛷68 mi⛷ Ski areaMt. Shasta Ski Park36 runs · 2,081 ft vertical
56 mi🏞 National Recreation AreaWhiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area764K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lassen Volcanic National Park: en:User:Mav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Burney Falls: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bidwell Park: Saopaulo1 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area: RoyalMayfair, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Lassen Peak
What town is Lassen Peak near?
Shingletown, CA, about 19 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Lassen Peak?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Lassen Peak from Sacramento and Stockton?
About 133 miles south of Sacramento and about 174 miles south of Stockton, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lassen Peak?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 41 miles away. The nearest big hub is Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 115 miles.
Tips from people in Shingletown
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.