Lassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest
Echo Lake in Lassen National Forest
Interactive map of Lassen National Forest
Nearest citySusanville, California
Coordinates40°30′01″N 121°00′01″W / 40.50028°N 121.00028°W / 40.50028; -121.00028
Area1,070,344 acres (4,331.53 km2)
EstablishedJune 2, 1905
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteLassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest is a United States national forest of 1,700 square miles (4,300 km2) in northeastern California. It is named after pioneer Peter Lassen, who mined, ranched and promoted the area to emigrant parties in the 1850s.

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