Lassen Volcanic costs $30 per car
Lassen Volcanic National Park charges $30 for a private car in the busy season and $10 in the off season. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $25. A Lassen Volcanic annual pass costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Lassen Volcanic National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside (Apr 16 to Nov 30) | $30, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Private vehicle, everyone inside (Dec 1 to Apr 15) | $10, good for 7 days |
| Motorcycle (Apr 16 to Nov 30) | $25, good for 7 days |
| Motorcycle (Dec 1 to Apr 15) | $10, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike (Apr 16 to Nov 30) | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike (Dec 1 to Apr 15) | $10, good for 7 days |
| Lassen Volcanic annual pass | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $30 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The $55 annual pass also works at Crater Lake National Park, Whiskeytown and Lava Beds. Sources: National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Pinnacles National Park | $30 per car |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Lassen Volcanic National Park charges different entrance fees based on mode of transportation and group type, or: how you arrive at the park, and whether you are a part of a commercial tour group.
About the main pass: Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.
About the annual pass: This multi-park annual pass is valid for one year from month of purchase at four NPS units: Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake national parks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Lava Beds National Monument. This pass admits one vehicle and all occupants or one motorcycle and riders or the pass holder and 3 others on bicycle and foot.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $30 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 and only works here and the parks named above. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $30 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Season. Off season prices are lower here. See the dates in the table.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 3 or more parks that charge about $30 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Lassen Volcanic? The $55 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Lassen Volcanic National Park?
$30 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Lassen Volcanic?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Lassen Volcanic?
No. Lassen Volcanic is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.