From towering peaks to deep craters, ancient lava flows to steaming lakes, almost everything you see on a drive along Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway was formed—and continues to be formed—by volcanic activity.
Less- Find out moreMcArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State ParkState ParkClosed Now8 AM – 8:30 PM
On Highway 89 you’ll soon see signs for McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park; the spring-fed, 129-foot Burney Falls is known for its exceptional beauty, and there are five blazed hiking trails in the park as well.
- Find out moreLava Beds National MonumentNational MonumentClosed Now10 AM – 4 PM
The 13 hiking trails in this national park site lead to volcanic features like lava tubes, caves, cinder cones, and craters, plus petroglyphs and battlefields from the Modoc War.
- Find out moreCrater Lake National ParkNational ParkOpen 24 Hours
You’ll have to compete with summer crowds for the opportunity to drive around the entire rim during the short season when it’s fully open, but it’s well worth it to see the spooky islands and clear waters of Crater Lake from dozens of angles.
- Find out moreLassen Volcanic National ParkNational ParkOpen 24 Hours
A drive on the 30-mile park road from Mineral to Loomis offers an overview of the active geothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Find out moreDrakesbad Guest RanchLodge
Hotel-style accommodations are available at the Drakesbad Guest Ranch, a secluded, 22-room lodge in the Warner Valley. The dining room at the guest ranch serves three meals daily to guests and other park visitors.
- Find out moreCollins Pine MuseumHistory MuseumClosed Today
Located on the north shore of Lake Almanor, Chester is a still-active lumber town—you can learn some of the history of the industry at the Collins Pine Museum in town.
- Find out moreDiamond Mountain Casino & HotelCasinoOpen 24 Hours
Susanville is a popular place to stay the night for Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway travelers. The Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel has dining, gaming, and a pool in addition to rooms and suites.
- Find out moreFort Crook MuseumMuseumClosed Now12 – 4 PM
Fort Crook Museum tells the story of the U.S. Army outpost established in 1857 near Fall River Mills.
- Find out moreMt. Shasta City ParkCity ParkOpening Soon7 AM – 9 PM
Mighty Mount Shasta, a 14,179-foot volcanic peak whose last eruption was just 200 years ago, looms over this segment of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Tourists have been visiting this region to experience its dramatic beauty since the 19th century. Today, it’s mountain bikers who come in summer, and snowsports enthusiasts head to the Mount Shasta Ski Park in the winter.
- Find out moreTule Lake National MonumentNational MonumentClosed Today
Tulelake is infamous as the location of two World War 2 internment camps for American citizens of Japanese descent—you can visit Tule Lake National Monument to learn more of the history.
- Find out moreKlamath County MuseumHistory MuseumClosed Now9 AM – 5 PM
The Klamath County Museum is located on the ground of Fort Klamath, a military outpost established in 1863.
- Find out moreFremont-Winema National ForestsForest
The 2.3-million acre Fremont-Winema National Forest is crossed by two national recreation trails (Fremont and Crane National), a classic lakeside resort (Lake of the Woods), and abundant camping, hiking, snow sports, boating, and fishing.
- Find out moreCrater Lake LodgeLodge
The 71-room Crater Lake Lodge is the premier place to stay in the park; overlooking the lake from Rim Village, it accommodates guests from May-October.
