Visiting Lassen County

We are pleased to welcome you to Lassen County, where the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Cascade Range, Modoc Plateau, and the Great Basin Desert converge to create a paradise for the outdoor adventurer. Over sixty miles of developed trails provide the perfect environment for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, or horseback riding. Boating enthusiasts and fishermen will enjoy many rivers and streams as well as the unmatched beauty of Eagle Lake, home of the world-renowned Eagle Lake Trout. Vast expanses of the high desert provide ample opportunities for hunting expeditions and off-road recreation. 

The Chamber of Commerce created the information below to assist you in your move or visit to our area. 

Lassen County encompasses almost 4541 square miles of mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, and lakes. It was named after Peter Lassen who was a renowned frontiersman and trapper. He was one of General John C. Fremont's guides and was mysteriously murdered in the Black Rock Desert in 1859. His murder was never solved.

Susanville is the only incorporated city in Lassen County and is home to the Lassen Association of Realtors®. Susanville is bounded to the west by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. The National Registry of Historic Places lists many places located within Lassen County, including the Susanville Railroad Depot, Roop's Fort, and the Lassen County Courthouse in Susanville. Other historic places include Bruff's Rock Petroglyph Site, Noble's Emigrant Trail, Standish Hall, and the Willow Creek Rim Archeological District.

Lassen County is home to two state prisons, one federal prison, and the Sierra Army Depot. They provide employment to hundreds of people and have a positive impact on the local economy.

Residents and visitors alike can enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, boating, horseback riding, camping and bird watching in Lassen County. Since 2003 the Susanville Symphony Orchestra has been delighting audiences with a wide variety of beautiful music performed by talented local musicians and guest stars from around the world.

Family memories are made every year at Wemple's Pumpkin Patch in Milford where children can ride in little red wagons as they pick out perfect pumpkins. There is also a Country Store and tractor display.

The Bizz Johnson Trail is an awesome 29-mile jogging, hiking, biking and sightseeing trek from Susanville to Westwood.

Coppervale Ski Hill is located 14 miles west of Susanville and features a poma lift and 13 skiable acres. Lassen College in Susanville offers ski classes as part of their curricula.



Eagle Lake is 15 miles north of Susanville and features world-class freshwater fishing and is home to the very large Eagle Lake Trout.

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