Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 5 total · 0 reservable · 5 first come
- Phone
- (530) 595-6121
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 17.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.4367, -121.5331
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to May, overnight stays are only allowed in self-contained vehicles in the parking lot (walk-in tent sites are closed in winter). Regulations change and the walk-in tent sites are open when the snow melts, approximately June to October.
From the managing agency.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges $10.00.
Can I bring an RV to this site?
this site has 5 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 5 are first come.
How do I get to this site?
The parking area is 5 spaces in the center of the parking lot for Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. The visitor center / parking lot are located in the southwest corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park along the park's main road (Hwy 89), about one mile from the southwest entrance (500 feet from entrance station/fee booth).
What is the weather like at this site?
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the parking lot is usually snow-free by late-June. The Southwest Parking Area is located at 6,700 feet elevation. Summer/Fall high temperatures range from 65 to 81°F and lows range from 26 to 36°F. Winter/Spring high temperatures range from 50 to 61°F and lows range from 13 to 23°F.
What are the rules at this site?
Please self-register using Scan & Pay with recreation.gov's mobile app. Self-contained camping only, no tents allowed in the parking lot. Park only in designated area (middle section, between the medians) to allow for flow of traffic and snow-plowing operations. Only occupy one parking space; do not extend into flow of traffic area. Self-contained barbecues and gas stoves are allowed. Fires and fire pans, including portable gas fire pits, are prohibited.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
