While there are numerous lodging options in the larger communities outside of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, Drakesbad Guest Ranch in Warner Valley is the only in-park brick-and-mortar lodging choice.
Drakesbad Guest Ranch, operated by the park’s concessioner Snow Mountain LLC, is located in the southeast corner of the park and offers 19 lodge and bungalow units, a swimming pool, guided horseback rides, fishing, and access to hiking trails. There are six lodging types here, and depending upon the type of accommodation and occupancy, prices range from $335-$560 per night, with added charges for additional adults and children above the listed occupancy numbers. After being closed since the 2021 Dixie Fire, the guest ranch is now open for the 2026 season.
Note: if swimming or horseback riding interest you, check with the Ranch regarding availability, since ongoing recovery efforts continue and might result in closure of the pool or suspension of horseback riding.
If the in-park lodging is full, you might want to check out B&B and vacation rental options around Shingletown, Old Station, and Mineral, Calfornia. If you are looking for more consistent lodging and don’t mind a 50-ish-mile (80.5-kilometer) drive to and from Lassen, take a look at offerings in the larger towns of Redding, Red Bluff, and Susanville, California.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 20th, 2026 5:16am
