The Lassen has no cabin rentals, however we do have a Lookout Rental. You may find out about cabins and more from the About the Area page, which has links to local Chamber of Commerce web sites, and links to local Travel and Tourism sites.

US Geological Survey Maps (Topographic Quad Maps) of the National Forests are available on the USGS web site. For other USGS, Lassen or Wilderness map information, please refer to the Maps and Brochures page.

Camping is limited to a 14 day stay in any one location, and thirty days total on the forest in any one year.

Yes! Calpine lookout on the Sierraville Ranger District has renovated the 1934 lookout structure as an overnight rental. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 877-444-6777.

Most National Forest campgrounds (about 99% in California) are now operated by private organizations called concessionaires. As of 2006, the Lassen's developed campgrounds and the Eagle Lake Marina are run by a private, nonprofit organization, the Lassen College Foundation under a special permit.

July and August can be very hot and dry throughout most of the forest, sometimes thunderstorms occur. However, normally the area is cooler than in the Sacramento Valley. Please refer to the Current Conditions page for forecasted weather.

Most National Forest campgrounds (about 99% in California) are now operated by private organizations called concessionaires. As of 1993, the Lassen's developed campgrounds and the Eagle Lake Marina have been run by a private, nonprofit organization under a special permit.

Currently there are no lookout rentals available on the Forest. Two cabins, both located on the Council Ranger District, (Buck Park Cabin and Summer's Grave Cabin) are available during the summer season. You can reserve these cabins by contacting the National Recreation Reservation Service, either by calling 1-877-444-6777 or visiting their website www.reserveusa.com.

Yes, with a permit. It is illegal to collect anything on national forest system lands without a permit. Permits for ginseng must be obtained from the Ranger District office responsible for the area where you plan to collect. Visit the Permits Page for more information.

The Stanislaus National Forest, created on February 22, 1897, is among the oldest of the National Forests.

The lands encompassing the Tahoe National Forest were first set aside in 1891 by President Benjamin Harrison as part of the four million acre "Sierra Forest Reserve", which stretched from Yosemite National Park northward. In 1899, President William McKinley created the "Lake Tahoe Forest Reserve", a 136,335 acre portion of the Sierra Reserve, as a "forestry reserve and public park.

In some cases, yes. The national forest system provides a variety of resources and activities for personal and commercial use. Most commercial activities on the national forest require a permit (e.g., fishing tournaments, boat rentals, trail rides). Permits are required for collecting firewood, ginseng, grapevines, and other forest products. You must contact the Forest Service for permit requirements prior to collecting.

The Daniel Boone National Forest system lands occur in 21 counties of eastern Kentucky, consisting of over 706,000 acres within a 2.1 million-acre proclamation boundary. The northern tip of the forest occurs near Morehead, KY and runs south to the Tennessee state line.

Until the mid-1960s, National Forest lands in Placer County were part of the Tahoe National Forest. National Forest lands within Eldorado County were part of the Eldorado National Forest, and National Forest lands on the Nevada side were part of the Toiyabe National Forest. This made it difficult to coordinate National Forest management around the Lake Tahoe Basin.

There is a 14 day maximum stay allowed for a site. You can extend your stay by relocating to a new site on different National Forest.

The highest point is at Pine Mountain on the Redbird Ranger District, Bledsoe quadrangle. The elevation is 2,708 feet above sea level.

Tree stands are legal as long as you don’t leave them in the forest unattended and you don’t damage the tree. Tree stands need to be portable and removed when not in use. You cannot put nails or screws in a tree, or remove limbs, without causing damage to the tree. There are tree stands on the market that meet these requirements.

The California Department of Fish and Game regulates hunting and fishing on Inyo National Forest lands. Check with their office in Bishop at 760-872-1171 or look on the CA DFG website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/. Most streams and lakes on the Inyo National Forest are open for fishing from the last weekend in April through the end of October each year. Some waters in southern Inyo County open in early March.

Yes. Please be sure to contact your local Forest Service office for regulations, and locations. Hunting is allowed on National Forest lands, however, discharge of firearms or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging property is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area, or into or within a cave.

Anywhere in the National Forest where it is not expressly prohibited by Special Order. All Forest Service offices should have the Special Orders that pertain to their area of responsibility for you to review. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please respect the rights of private landowners. Ask permission first. Some local favorites for boating and such are Rampart Reservoir, Manitou Lake and the tri-lakes of the North Slope Recreation Area.

Please refer to the Current Conditions page, in the right hand column you will find a link to Lassen Volcanic National Park, which has Hwy. 89 status updates.

While we do not have cabins on site for rental, we often rent our group campsite for tent camping. A ten minute walk from the farmstead along a coastal trail, our campsite is located on a flat, grassy bluff overlooking the ocean. Also at the site is a rustic geodesic Dome useful for cooking, eating, and storing food. A propane stove, plates, cups, utensils and pots and pans are supplied.

No. There are no cabins or hotels in the park. There are a few short-term rentals near by. Additional assistance is available from Lake, Porter & LaPorte counties visitor & tourism organizations.

Our lodge is part of a closely knit cluster of log cabins. It has an uninhibited view up the Glenmalure valley from the sun deck. We have a number of neighbours with similar lodges to rent. You can check out their lodges here. If you wish to secure a number of lodges we strongly recommend that you book well in advance.

No--just the campsites to put them on. There are several motels and cottages close by if other members of your vacation party requires or desires them.

Forest Service lodging sources include unique cabin and lookout tower rentals. To make a reservation, you must directly contact the location where you wish to stay. There is a list of locations that offer cabin and lookout tower rentals at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/reservations.

The Forest Service "Plant-A-Tree" Program permits individuals and groups to donate money for planting trees on National Forests. The trees may be planted to memorialize loved ones or to commemorate special events such as births, weddings, or anniversaries. For a suggested minimum donation of $10, which pays for 10-15 seedlings, donors receive a certificate acknowledging their gift. If desired, the name of the person in whose honor the donation is made will appear on the certificate.