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Top Lake Helen Hotel Reviews

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location for a visit to Lassen and Bumpass Hell. Friendly staff, great continental breakfast and comfortable beds. Special thank you to the manager, whom has been at the property for 20 years, she was truly an asset. Thank you!"
Kim 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn
The Village at Highlands Ranch

The Village at Highlands Ranch

10/10 Excellent
"Good place to stay"
Sicong 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Village at Highlands Ranch
Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

10/10 Excellent
"Drakesbad Guest Ranch is located in the remote Warren Valley, although it is part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is famous throughout northern CA as a place where families can vacation, setting the kids free to run through its gorgeous meadow, fish at Dream Lake, ride horses to Devil's Kitchen (volcanic mud pots) and hike back trails to Boiling Lake & beyond. A small paradise on earth, it was always booked at least a year in advance. After the devastating Dixie Fire which ran through the area (2nd largest fire in CA history), the area has now rebounded, the meadow as lush as ever, green pine trees still stand at lower elevations and you can see how quickly the forest is rebounding. Ranch staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful, the food is abundant and good. Please help this place to stay alive and thrive. The reward is golden meadows, gorgeous hikes, and stunning dark Milky Way skies."
LESLIE 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Drakesbad Guest Ranch
The Bidwell House

The Bidwell House

10/10 Excellent
"Gorgeous property and views. So peaceful and nice amenities. Highly recommend!"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Bidwell House
Charming town home 8 min to Lake Almanor, 35 min to Mt. Lassen

Charming town home 8 min to Lake Almanor, 35 min to Mt. Lassen

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay here; the property was immaculate and very comfortable. The patio was perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The kitchen had everything you could need to cook. The neighborhood was very quiet."
Marcia R. 5-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Charming town home 8 min to Lake Almanor, 35 min to Mt. Lassen
Antlers Inn

Antlers Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Good location in town. Friendly and helpful staff."
James 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Antlers Inn
2 bedroom cabin in mineral

2 bedroom cabin in mineral

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely spot to enjoy home comforts while accessing the southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Nine miles to the entrance! Pay attention to your gas gauge! Top it off if you are coming in through Chester. Well stocked kitchen and bathroom items. Enjoyed both the front porch and the rear deck. Enjoyed the little community with evening walks."
Kim B. 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
2 bedroom cabin in mineral
1950's themed cute and cozy cabin in Old Station.

1950's themed cute and cozy cabin in Old Station.

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful spot. We had everything we needed for our stay. It was very clean, cozy, and family friendly! We appreciated that the cabin was close enough to drive to Lassen park entrance. Jill was super friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and flexible. Would definitely stay again!"
Anonymous traveller 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
1950's themed cute and cozy cabin in Old Station.
The Black Forest Lodge

The Black Forest Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Don't judge by the exterior. Room was excellent. I think we had a handicapped accessible room but it was very roomy with king bed. Huge shower with instant hot water and great water pressure. TV, good a/c, Keurig coffee maker, small refrigerator with little freezer. Shampoo, conditioner etc. Comfortable bed. Close to Lassen Volcanic National Park. The only downside: we were in room 1 by the highway. Need better blackout curtains. Some road noise, but not terrible."
Andria 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
The Black Forest Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Helen

A clear turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and rocky shoreline.

Emerald Lake

9.2/10 (56 reviews)
Hike the scenic trail connecting the larger Lake Helen to this charming basin, which is cold for much of the year and sometimes covered in ice.
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A rugged mountain landscape with rocky cliffs, patches of snow, and sparse vegetation.

Lassen Peak Trail

9.4/10 (22 reviews)
Notice the rotten egg smell as you perch over the dome at the end of a trail that loops around the Cascade Range’s southernmost active volcano.
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A group of people on a paved road with a wooden fence, surrounded by a forested hillside.

Sulphur Works

8.8/10 (20 reviews)
The remnants of an ancient volcano release sulfuric steam into the air in this eerie world of fumaroles and bubbling mud pots, where a mine and spa once stood.
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A mountain with snow patches, a dense forest, and a green field.

Upper Meadow

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
Colorful wildflowers and grasses decorate this vast, open meadow, where you’ll see mule deer grazing along the meandering Kings Creek.
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A grassy field with scattered rocks and a dense forest of tall trees.

Kings Creek Meadow

9.4/10 (13 reviews)
In the shadow of Mount Lassen, this gorgeous meadow provides access to a waterfall and views of the Milky Way and even the aurora borealis.
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A lodge with a green roof and wooden structure, surrounded by a forest and mountains.

Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center

9.0/10 (77 reviews)
With a gift shop, café and audiovisual presentation, this informative center serves as the perfect base before exploration of the volcanic park.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Helen?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Helen, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.
Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Helen?
Drakesbad Guest Ranch is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Lake Helen. Other good choices around the area include The Village at Highlands Ranch and Best Western Rose Quartz Inn.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Helen, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Lake Helen.
What can I see and do near Lake Helen?
Enjoy the outdoors at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Chaos Crags and Jumbles, or Upper Meadow. Emerald Lake, Lassen Peak Trail, and Lassen Peak are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you've got some time to explore the area around Lake Helen, you may want to make a stop by Terrace Lake Trailhead, Sulphur Works, and Devastated Area.

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