Lassen Volcanic National Park is under normal operations with the addition of a few COVID-19 modifications: Exhibit areas and auditoriums at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and Loomis Museum are closed. A ranger is available daily, between 10 am and 4 pm outside both facilities. Backpackers can view a list of approved containers certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee or learn more about backpacking regulations at go.nps.gov/lavo/backpacking.Alternative destinations for backpacking include trails in the Southwest and Manzanita Lake areas; and in the surrounding Lassen National Forest and nearby Shasta-Trinity and Plumas National Forests.Additional information and a map of the closure area are available at go.nps.gov/lavo/regulations.For more information about Lassen Volcanic National Park, visit nps.gov/lavo; contact the park at 595-4480 or More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.Learn more at nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @nationalparkservice. There are no brown or grizzly bears in the park. A backcountry area of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California has been closed to camping for 60 days because one or more bears were able to obtain improperly stored food and/or scented items from campers.. There are approximately 30 black bears living in the Lassen Volcanic National Park, which has currently closed part of park to overnight backpacking due to reported encounters with the bears.There are approximately 30 black bears living in the Lassen Volcanic National Park, which has currently closed part of park to overnight backpacking due to reported encounters with the bears.Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.Express your opinion! Parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park have been closed to hikers due to the presence of bears, but some trails in the Manzanita Lake area and the surround national forest remain open for use. When hiking in the park make noise to avoid surprising a bear, never leave your pack unattended, and be particularly alert for bear activity when near streams or vegetation. Backpackers can view a list of approved containers certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee or learn more about backpacking regulations at Alternative destinations for backpacking include trails in the Southwest and Manzanita Lake areas; and in the surrounding Lassen National Forest and nearby Shasta-Trinity and Plumas National Forests.Additional information and a map of the closure area are available at The area in Lassen Volcanic National Park closed to backcountry camping due to black bear(s) obtaining food has expanded. The bear-induced shutdown isn’t the only closure related to Lassen Volcanic’s animal inhabitants. Report wildlife sightings, especially any threatening behavior, to a park employee or by emailing All visitors can protect themselves and park wildlife by being bear aware. The area east of Lassen National Park Highway (Highway 89), Hat Creek, and Kings Creek is closed to overnight backpacking use. #FindYourPark.UPDATE 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25: According to the Tuesday morning update, the Sheep Fire…UPDATED as of 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 -This is a list of the evacuation…The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office noted some people received updates regarding the Sheep Fire evacuations…With wildfires blazing up and down the state and firefighter resources already stretched to the…Last month Lassen County District Attorney Susan Rios issued a blistering 23-page Investigation Report about…Lassen County issued a countywide unhealthy air quality alert at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19…In response to the heat wave engulfing California and the shortages of electricity plaguing the…The Lassen-Modoc Big Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee invites the public to attend its meeting…This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers.