Southwest Walk-In Campground

Very conveniently located not just next to the smaller of the two visitors centers of the park, but also close to the trailhead for one of the prettiest walks in the park in July. The campsites are self-serve, and if you’re not trying to come on July 4th weekend, you probably don’t need a reservation. You park in the back of the visitor center parking lot, and carry your stuff to the campsite. This is not a long walk, regardless of the campsite. The restrooms are clean. If they are busy when you need them, you can always try the visitor center where they leave the restrooms open 24 hours a day. The visitor center is also the only place with any kind of WiFi access, but it’s very slow. We didn’t get any cellphone signal, so we were able to use the visitor center WiFi to send messages and co

I almost am afraid to post how good this site is as then it will get flooded with people. I went in June 2016 and the water had just been turned on for the season, great sites that right next to the main southwest park entrance, you self-pay, water is cold, fresh, and crisp. Not much noise here as it is not really a spot for kids. The bathroom does have a room in the back to wash dishes in/get potable water (depending on the season). Great sturdy cement tables at each site, very large bear/food box, and fire ring. You are permitted to gather fallen wood in this park. Great view of the stars at night. I will say that the winds change in the morning and you smell the nearby sulfur works. ($16/night w/ water)

They allow you to car camp if the campsites are full for a fee. The visitor center leaves the doors open to the bathrooms. Water is available on site.

Pleasant campground at south entrance of Lassen Volcanic Natl Park. Conveniently close to one of the visit centers. Great day hikes right from camp.

Great place to crash for late arriving campers :)