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Lost Creek Group Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

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It is off-season. Lost Creek Group Campground is closed until June 13, 2027

National Park Service closes this campground on September 16, 2026 and reopens it on June 13, 2027.

ClosedSeptember 16, 2026 – June 13, 2027

OpenReopens June 13, 2027

National Park Service says: “Closed Winter to Late Spring”

As of October 2026, Lost Creek Group Campground is a campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California with 8 campsites. Lost Creek Group Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lost Creek Group Campground is located at 40.5625° N, 121.5167° W.

people allowed on each site: 25

Lost Creek Group Campground reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

Campsites held at once: 2 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Lost Creek Group Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Lost Creek Group Campground

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Group 8

Amenities

showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Lost Creek Group Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Lost Creek Group Sites loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Group	25
002	Group	25
003	Group	25
004	Group	25
005	Group	25
006	Group	25
007	Group	25
008	Group	25

About Lost Creek Group Campground

Overview

Lost Creek Group Campground (elevation 5,700 ft.) is approximately five miles south of Manzanita Lake, and close to the Lost Creek and Devastated areas. Located on the main park road, it is also in close proximity to the main attractions and hiking trails of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the general store, showers and other amenities. The Loomis Museum and educational programs are a within a short drive.

Recreation

Within a short drive, campers can access several hiking trails and Manzanita Lake. The lake is popular with fly fishermen for catching trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. Non-motorized boating is also permitted with kayak rentals nearby.

Facilities

There are eight group sites within the campground, each containing picnic tables, campfire rings, food storage lockers and parking. Drinking water is provided. The facility does not provide electric and water hookups. The closest dump station is at Manzanita Lake. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.

Natural Features

The Lost Creek area has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by large ponderosa pines.

The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.

Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.

Nearby Attractions

The Loomis Museum is located about a fifteen minute drive away and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is located about forty-five minute drive away.

Rules and notices at Lost Creek Group Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lost Creek Group Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Campsites can accommodate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 25 people and up to 6 cars or 1 bus/RV per site.

An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. Campers must have valid park entrance permit or pass before camping. We highly recommend purchasing a digital entrance permit through rec.gov.

There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups

There are no flush toilets; vault toilets only

Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.

Pets are not allowed on trails and must be on a 6-ft. leash

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Lost Creek Group Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Lost Creek Group Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lost Creek Group Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lost Creek Group Campground have?

Lost Creek Group Campground has 8 campsites.