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Recreation Opportunities

Adult and two kids biking on a trail with sagebrush and pine trees in the landscape

Biking

There are a wide variety of biking opportunities on the Lassen National Forest. 
Inside of Subway cave lava tube in Hat Creek Ranger District. Icicles hanging from ceiling. Rocky dirt floor.

Climbing and Caving

Explore the underground world of a lava tube on the Hat Creek Ranger District. 
A close-up of a person's leg and foot, wearing blue jeans and a hiking boot. They are standing in a forest and have an orange butterfly that landed on their hiking boot.

Hiking

Lassen National Forest has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers. From a smooth path through the deep forest to a challenging ascent of the…
People in the woods, horseback riding on a trail, heading away from the camera. Sun shining through the tree canopy.

Horse Riding and Camping

There is a long tradition of horses and mules helping visitors reach the high country. Sharing the TrailFew hikers know that they should move off to…
Underwater picture of Chinook Salmon in a stream. Rocks and algae at bottom of stream

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Hunting and Fishing are licensed through the California Department of Fish & WildlifeBe Legal: All shooters are expected to follow the principles of…
Two people wearing helmets riding off-highway vehicles on a forest road.

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Off-Highway Vehicle recreation, including All-Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use, is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands. It…
An 6-10 inch tree planted in the forest. A person's hand and arm in the frame, pointed down and touching the dirt next to it for size comparison

Outdoor Science and Learning

Outdoor learning interpretive sites on the Lassen National Forest are varied, and each offers a unique insight to the National Forest. During winter…
A Forest Service branded, concrete picnic table, on a sidewalk at the Hat Creek Rim Overlook. Shrubs and greenery behind the table and blue skies and mountains in the distance.

Picnicking

Picnic areas abound on the Lassen National Forest. From lakeside beaches to high-country views, just about any of the side roads that lead off the…
Large blue lake with shoreline and tall trees to the right, and mountains and trees behind. Clear, blue skies above. Lake Almanor on the Lassen National Forest.

Water Activities

The cool, clean lakes, rivers and streams of the Six Rivers National Forest can be a welcome relief from the heat and sun of the California summer.…
Eskimo Hill sledders hero

Winter Sports

Check the Winter Grooming Report for seasonal trail conditions. LEAVE NO TRACE. Pack out trash. Yield right of way: Snowmobiles yield to all. Bikes…
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