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Top Lake Helen Hotel Reviews

Antlers Inn

Antlers Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Always an excellent stay. Staff is super kind and helpful, the location is great, and the area feels safe. You can’t hear the neighboring suites make noise, which is nice. Very clean as well. Definitely a future stay for me!"
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Antlers Inn
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn
The Village at Highlands Ranch

The Village at Highlands Ranch

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay and only 15 minutes to Lassen Volcanic National Park. On site restaurant and bistro that both served great food. Would definitely stay here again."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Village at Highlands Ranch
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 5 hours ago
2 bedroom cabin in mineral
Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms at Drakesbad are basic but do have a sink and toilet. The shower block is about 100 yards away. The food is very good and 3 meals per day included. The trails are overgrown and it is about 1.5 hours drive to the main park entrance and trails like bumpass. It is a nice place to get away from it all and the staff is very friendly"
Jane 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Drakesbad Guest Ranch
The Bidwell House

The Bidwell House

8/10 Good
"Room was clean. Breakfast was awesome. And staff was wonderful. My only comment is that mattress and pillows are due for replacement in the Meadow View Suite. Other than that it was a wonderful two days!"
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Bidwell House
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 2 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 7 days ago
The Black Forest Lodge
West Shore Lakefront Luxury Estate!  Kayaks, Dock/Buoys, Exceptional Views!!!

West Shore Lakefront Luxury Estate! Kayaks, Dock/Buoys, Exceptional Views!!!

10/10 Excellent
"The process of arrival and check in was seamless. The property is beautiful, views are amazing from all areas of the home. Access to the dock area was great, We really enjoyed the house and dock area during our stay. The dock had nice Adirondack chairs and an umbrella that was secured down, very helpful on hot August days. It was very hot during our stay but the house had AC which worked very well, and the lake was perfect for cooling off. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host, Mark, was extremely attentive and communication was quick and very friendly. We would definitely book again."
Abbie B. 7-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
West Shore Lakefront Luxury Estate! Kayaks, Dock/Buoys, Exceptional Views!!!

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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