Lassen County California Last Updated: 04/18/2023 | |
Lassen County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of California. It was formed in 1864 and has a total area of 4,720 square miles (12,220 km2). As of the 2020 census, the population of Lassen County was estimated to be 29,633. | |
The county seat and largest city is Susanville. Other significant communities in Lassen County include Westwood, Janesville, Johnstonville, Standish, and Bieber. Lassen County is known for its scenic natural beauty, including Lassen Volcanic National Park, which features active volcanic activity and hot springs. The county is also home to numerous lakes and rivers, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreational activities. The economy of Lassen County is largely based on agriculture, timber, and government services. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates several prisons in the county, which are major employers in the area. |
Little Valley Place » City Little Valley is a small, unincorporated community located in Lassen County, in the northeastern part of California. It lies to the west of the town of Susanville, nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by forests and mountains. It is at an elevation of 4,190 feet (1,280 m). Its population is 84 as of the 2020 census. 40 views 💖 1California | |
Johnstonville Place » City Johnstonville is a small unincorporated community in Lassen County, California. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state, near the city of Susanville. The area around Johnstonville provides numerous outdoor activities. It at an elevation of 4131 feet (1259 m). Its population is 973 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,024 from the 2010 census. 41 views 💖 1California | |
Lassen Volcanic National Park Place » Outdoors Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to over 30 volcanic domes, numerous hydrothermal areas, lush mountain landscapes, steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. 90 views 💖 1California | |
Cinder Cone Place » Tourism Cinder Cone, a 215 m (700 ft) tall volcanic cone located in the northern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park, is the youngest mafic volcano in the Lassen region and the second youngest eruption in the Twin Lakes sequence. 91 views 💖 1California | |
Eagle Lake Place » Tourism Eagle Lake is a lake at 5,098 ft (1,554 m) elevation in Lassen County approximately 15 mi (24 km) north of Susanville, California. An endorheic alkaline lake, it is the second largest natural lake entirely in the state of California. 143 views 💖 1California | |
Painted Dunes Place » Outdoors The Painted Dunes are a unique natural feature located in the Lassen Volcanic National Park, in northeastern California. The dunes are situated in the Cinder Cone area of the park and are known for their striking colors, which range from deep reds and purples to bright oranges and yellows. 156 views 💖 1California |