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Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

8/10 Good
"On national park land but not near the main entrance if that is what you are looking for. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room did not have a shower which we did not realize until check in. Too late to change when we got there. Docked one star for lacking that info when we booked. As well as not being close to the actual main entrance to the park which was about 1.5 hours away from the guest ranch. On the plus side the hikes from our stay had very few people on the trail. The forest around the guest ranch burned in 2021 causing massive damage to the area so the hikes had little shade and the trees were very sad to see. My husband loved this place. I probably wouldn’t book it again unless I just wanted to be I. The middle of nowhere. Dinner was good. We used the sack lunches on our hikes (also included with the stay). Breakfast was a usual hotel style breakfast. They also serve beer and wine for an additional fee."
Clay 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Drakesbad Guest Ranch
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 2 days ago
The Black Forest Lodge

Other attractions near Emerald Lake

A clear blue lake surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

Lake Helen

9.4/10 (25 reviews)
Lassen Peak, Bumpass Mountain and Ski Heil Peak are among the rocky behemoths that frame the deep blue water of this scenic lake.
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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 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Lake?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Emerald Lake, 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, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best place to stay close to Emerald Lake?
Drakesbad Guest Ranch is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Emerald Lake. Other good options 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 Emerald Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Emerald Lake.
What can I see and do near Emerald Lake?
Local parks like Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Chaos Crags and Jumbles and Upper Meadow are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Helen, Lassen Peak Trail and Lassen Peak. Sulphur Works, Terrace Lake Trailhead or Devastated Area are some local sights worth checking out.