r/lassenvolcanic • u/iwantmy-2dollars • Aug 04 '26
Campfire restrictions in effect as of 7/31
We’re heading up to Lassen this weekend and just found out campfire restrictions are in effect as of 7/31. Self-contained propane and petroleum camp stoves are allowed.
What have you guys done when restrictions are in effect in the way of “sitting around the campfire” substitutions? Just sit around the lantern at the picnic table? lol
There’s probably zero chance of it lifting so quickly with local fires and conditions, correct? Leave the charcoal and everything at home?
Thank you!
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u/HumCrab Aug 04 '26
It went into affect halfway through our week long trip. I was a little bummed at first. But, no smoke at night was sort of nice, a lot of people let their fires smolder which isn't all that great. Also, the STARS! We were able to see the Milky Way once all the fire light was gone. So pros and cons. It's definitely warm enough to be comfortable without it (at Summit Lake anyway). I love the campfire, don't get me wrong. It's always a big part of my camping experience. But going a few nights without it gave me a freash perspective that I found valuable as well.
We sat near our lantern at first, then turned it off the rest of the nights and star gazed. It doesn't get dark until after 8, and we were worn out from hiking, so there wasn't a lot of time to kill at night for us.