Overview
Susanville is in Lassen County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Susanville
Roop's Fort / William H. Pratt Museum
The oldest building in Susanville now houses a museum of local history.
Susanville Railroad Depot and Chamber Visitor Center
Museum and visitor center.
Bizz Johnson Trail
The Bizz Johnson Trail is a rails-to-trails conversion that follows the route of the former Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad. The 25.4 mi (40.9 km) trail runs between Susanville and Mason S…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Dec. (climate data from nearby Reno)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 79 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee — 81 mi away. Directions
Susanville is located on SR 36, about 100 mi (160 km) east of Red Bluff and Interstate 5. From Reno, Nevada, Susanville is an 86 mi (138 km) drive up US 395.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Roop's Fort / William H. Pratt Museum, Susanville Railroad Depot and Chamber Visitor Center
- Afternoon Bizz Johnson Trail
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Susanville is located on SR 36, about 100 mi (160 km) east of Red Bluff and Interstate 5. From Reno, Nevada, Susanville is an 86 mi (138 km) drive up US 395.
See
See Roop's Fort / William H. Pratt Museum
The oldest building in Susanville now houses a museum of local history.
Do
Sleep
Go next
- Lassen Volcanic National Park- Take SR 36 west out of Susanville, head north on SR 89 into the park. Numerous volcanic features such as mudpots, boiling springs and steam vents can be found in the park.
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