Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout 2025

Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout

August 8-12, 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7PM Pacific Time on JULY 2

The Rainbow Sierrans are excited to return to Lassen Volcanic National Park for a long weekend of hiking, camping, stargazing and swimming in pristine mountain lakes.

The campout will feature a variety of daily hikes (from moderate to strenuous) through this scenic and geologically fascinating park. Some hikes pass through geothermal features such as steaming sulphur vents, splattering mud pots, and boiling springs. Other trails ascend peaks or pass through wooded areas with numerous opportunities for swimming in cold water. Other activities can include kayaking, swimming, relaxing, birding, and stargazing.

TRIP LEADERS: Paget Valentzas, Michelle Trudeau

Please read ALL of the following information carefully to make sure this trip is right for you before registering!

• Cost: $80 per person. 
• An additional park entrance fee of $30 or National Parks Pass is required.
  
• Registration is limited to 30 participants, first come, first served. You must be a Rainbow Sierrans member to have access to registration.  Each member may register (and additionally pay for) one guest, who can be a member or non-member. 
• Medical Form:  We will be asking for medical information during registration.  This allows the trip leaders to be informed of the medical conditions you may have prior to an unexpected crisis.  This information is kept confidential.  In order to register you will need to complete a medical form. Get a head start and fill it out now, download it and rename it with your last name, first name.  Then you can simply upload it as directed during registration.  This form is required by Sierra Club and will alert hike leaders in advance of special medical conditions you may have and is important to avoid lack of information in a crisis. 
• Participant Agreement - Get a head start and fill it out now, download it and rename it with your last name, first name.
• Pets:  NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.  This includes emotional support or therapy animals. More information can be found here.
• Campground amenities:  Lost Creek Group Campsite is located at 5,700 feet elevation. Summertime high temperatures range from 69°F to 85°F and lows range from mid 40's-low 50's °F.  There are vault toilets, picnic tables, bear-proof food lockers and a water spigot.
• Nearby amenities:  Pay showers, flush toilets, camp store, kayak rentals and Loomis Visitor Center are located 5 miles away at Manzanita Lake.
• Rainbow Sierrans do not provide carpool organizing.  We are happy to put registered participants interested in ride sharing in touch as the trip gets closer.  Please understand though that if you are unable to secure a ride, RS will not refund any cancellation fees.  Additionally, RS does not provide camping equipment.  Please consult your local camping stores (Sports Basement/REI) for rental information if you need certain camping supplies.
• Useful links
• Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Lost Creek Campground

Registration, Refund and Cancellation Policies, for Trips, Outings and Events

Registration

• Participants must register and pay online on the Rainbow Sierrans website.
• No registrations will be accepted until an outing has been announced to the full membership via email announcement. 
• Confirmed reservations are non-transferable.
• Once the maximum number of participants is reached, a wait list will be compiled. If a cancellation occurs, individuals will be contacted in the order in which their names appear on the waitlist. Failure to respond within 24 hours will forfeit one’s place on the waitlist. Registration for most trips will close two days in advance of the trip.
• Acceptance of any individual on any trip or outing will be at the discretion of the leader for that trip or outing.
• Children may accompany an adult on a camping trip at the discretion of the trip leader(s).

Refunds

• All cancellations must be sent via email to the trip leader. Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance will be automatically refunded the registration fee, less $10 processing fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days before a trip will forfeit the full registration fee. If a personal or family illness or other extenuating circumstances causes a last minute cancellation, that person may appeal in writing to GovCom for a partial refund. Appeals will be reviewed by Govcom following the trip or outing conclusion, and those deemed eligible for refund will be issued, less $10 processing fee.
• Fifty percent (50%) of the registration fee will be refunded to a qualified Outings Leader who plans and leads a group hike during a camping trip. The number of hike leaders needed and the type of hike needed (e.g. length and challenge level) shall be at the discretion of the trip Leader. Serving as a co-leader for such activities does not qualify for a refund.

Cancellations

• Should the Governing Committee cancel a camping trip or outing for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.

Cancellation:  read entire cancellation policy before registering: 

Registration and Cancellation Policy