2 Best Hotels in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Closed for four years following the 2021 Dixie Fire, this century-old property in Lassen's remote but beautiful southeastern corner began receiving guests again in 2025, with options that include cabins, lodge rooms, duplexes, and bungalows. Some units have electricity for lighting but no outlets, others have solar-powered lanterns and no electricity; accommodations in a nearby annex have electricity and outlets. Guests staying in cabins and lodge rooms have toilets and sinks but must shower in a communal bathhouse; the duplexes, bungalows, and annex rooms have private showers. Meals, casual during the day and rather elegant in the evening, are included in the rates; nonguests may call ahead and reserve meals. Securing a room at this popular spot can be difficult, but you can book online well in advance (two-night minimum for all reservations). At time of writing, the ranch’s pool hadn't reopened.

This lakeside compound of 20 rustic but handsomely designed modern cabins provides the only roof-over-your-head lodgings on the main park highway, but this is a camping experience, albeit a nicely outfitted one. The wood-frame units, nestled in a grove of pine trees, can sleep from two to eight people and have tables and chairs, porches, picnic tables, fire rings, bear-proof lockers, and beds with firm mattresses. Shower and bathing facilities are nearby at the camp store. Bedding is not included, though you can purchase a reasonably priced amenity package that includes sleeping bags, lanterns, cooking utensils, and a s'mores kit.