Lassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest wraps around its famous volcanic neighbor, but this 1.2-million-acre forest stands on its own. Cinder cones, alpine lakes, and endless ponderosa pine forests make this northeastern California gem a quiet powerhouse for recreation and wildlife habitat. While tourists flock to the national park, you know the real adventure happens in these surrounding forests. Fewer crowds, same volcanic drama. Rep the forest that lets Lassen be Lassen.