Visitor Maps and Guides
The US Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, Recreational Opportunity Guides (ROGs), on such subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, Travel Management, and vegetation.
Forest Maps
The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure!
- Forest Visitor Maps for each national forest and grassland provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities.
- National Forest Atlases are full color atlases, containing 8.5-inch by 11-inch topographic quadrangle maps at 1 inch to the mile scale and are available for many of the forests in California.
- Wilderness Maps are topographic maps that show natural features such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation using contour lines depicting elevation gain or loss. Each map covers all or part of one wilderness area and the scale is generally 1 inch per mile (1:63,360).
In general, The Forest Visitor Map, and other kinds of maps may be purchased at most Lassen National Forest Offices. Call ahead to find out where best to pick up yours.
The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map also displays uses allowed by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), and seasonal allowances.
Access our MVUMs & OSVUM Online
Downloadable Lassen MVUMs:
MVUM_LNF_2011_1a Lake Britton & Fall River Mills
MVUM_LNF_2011_1bEagle Lake
MVUM_LNF_2011_2aThousand Lakes
MVUM_LNF_2011_2bOld Station
MVUM_LNF_2011_3aSusanville & Westwood
MVUM_LNF_2011_3bSwain Mountain
MVUM_LNF_2011_4aButte Meadows & Ishi Wilderness
MVUM_LNF_2011_4bPhilbrook Lake & Lake Almanor
Downloadable Lassen OSVUM:
- Free Forest Map Downloads!
- You can purchase National Forest Visitor Maps through the U.S. Geological Survey Store.
- Several types of mobile compatible maps are available from Avenza Maps.
- US Geological Survey website offers USGS Topographic Maps and a wide variety of maps on-line and for purchase.
Guides
Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications.
Lassen National Forest Visitor Guide
Now available to view online and print at home! This visitor guide includes information on local community events, road trips, campgrounds, an area map, wood permit information, hiking trails, safety tips and more!
Recreation Opportunity Guides
Hat Creek Recreation Map
(pdf document, 5 mb) Map showing the Hat Creek area.
Trees of the Lassen
(pdf document, 672 kb) Ten of the more common trees found on the Lassen National Forest.
Pacific Crest Trail
(pdf document, 446 kb) The Hat Creek District offers 58 miles of trail that winds through scenic vistas and geologic wonders.
Hat Creek Adventures
(pdf document, 522 kb) A list of Recreation Activities available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area.
Subway Cave
(pdf document, 3.42 mb) A Self-Guided Trail guide and map.
Spattercone Trail
(pdf document, 645 kb) A Self-Guided Trail guide. The 1.5-mile loop will take you to the origin of the recent Hat Creek Lava Flow.
Mushroom Picking Tips
(pdf document, 362 kb) Picking mushrooms is an enjoyable activity that takes nor more than a simple basket, a knife, and knowledge of the forest and its fungi. To make it enjoyable for everyone, please consider these picking tips. Also don't forget a Special Forest Product Permit.
Winter Recreation on the Lassen National Forest
(pdf document, 23.3 mb) The Forest has six winter OHV areas on three districts. Miles of groomed versus non-groomed trails varies by area. Over Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM).
These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office.