A scenic road to Juniper Lake in Lassen Volcanic NP

Juniper Lake is a picturesque mountain lake at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Plumas and Lassen counties in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of California.

Juniper Lake Road

How long is the road to Juniper Lake?

Set high in the Sierra Nevada of California, at the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the road to the lake is called Juniper Lake Road. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and lakes, the road to the lake is 20.92km (13 miles) long. It is paved for the first 6 miles north of Chester (Hwy 36). It turns into a narrow, rough and dusty dirt road for the remaining 7 miles but it doesn't require 4WD or high clearance in dry weather.

Is the road to Juniper Lake open?

The road is subject to seasonal closures and is usually closed from November to May. It’s a winding hairy drive, in some places only wide enough for one vehicle. Road is not suitable for RV's, trailers or vehicles with very low clearance. The final half mile down is steep and narrow, not recommended for trailers, buses, or RVs.

 

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