Susanville (pop: 13,550) is a city in and the county seat of Lassen County, California. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the south-central part of the county, at an elevation of 4186 feet.

Susanville, a former logging and mining town, is the site of the High Desert State Prison, California.

Lassen Volcano California
The last volcano to explode in California (in 1915) and today is a beautiful wilderness park, rich in wildlife and active geothermal features. Includes many campgrounds and over 150 miles of hiking trails.

Susanville California
Susanville is the principle city and county seat of Lassen County. It lies in the heart of the Northern California Sierra Mountains at 4,200 feet elevation.

Lassen Forest California
The Lassen Forest lies at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads. Here the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet and blend. It is an area of great variety, greeting visitors and residents alike with a wide array of recreational opportunities and adventures.

Modoc National Forest
Much of California's remote northeastern corner is included in the Modoc National Forest. There are many mountains, lakes, meadows and significant wetlands here. The area is also rich in wildlife and geological formations. Popular activies include hiking, equestrian trails, fishing and cross-country skiing.