Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to May, overnight stays are only allowed in self-contained vehicles in the parking lot (walk-in tent sites are closed in winter). Regulations change and the walk-in tent sites are open when the snow melts, approximately June to October.
Location
Elevation
6,722 ft
Directions
The parking area is 5 spaces in the center of the parking lot for Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. The visitor center / parking lot are located in the southwest corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park along the park's main road (Hwy 89), about one mile from the southwest entrance (500 feet from entrance station/fee booth).
Weather Notes
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the parking lot is usually snow-free by late-June. The Southwest Parking Area is located at 6,700 feet elevation. Summer/Fall high temperatures range from 65 to 81°F and lows range from 26 to 36°F. Winter/Spring high temperatures range from 50 to 61°F and lows range from 13 to 23°F.
RV Information
Up to 36 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 36 ft
Self-Contained Vehicle Site
Camping in a self-contained vehicle in the adjacent parking area only. Please park between islands to allow for plowing activities.
Today
52°F
3 to 7 mph W
Sat
46°F
2 to 10 mph SW
Sun
37°F
7 mph SW
Mon
42°F
2 to 6 mph SW
Tue
50°F
2 to 6 mph NW
Wed
55°F
3 to 7 mph NW
Thu
58°F
3 to 7 mph NNW
No cell coverage detected at this location.
Southwest campsites are first-come, first-served only. Payment is made through Scan & Pay via recreation.gov's mobile app.
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