Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, State park in Shasta County, California, United States
The 5,930-acre park features black basalt formations, freshwater springs, and 13 miles of shoreline along interconnected waterways and lakes.
The state of California acquired this land in 1975, transforming a former muskrat farm and Pacific Gas & Electric property into a protected natural area.
The name Ahjumawi comes from the Achomawi people, one of eleven bands of the Pit River Tribe, who built stone fish traps along the shoreline.
Access to the park requires a boat launch from Rat Farm site, offering three basic campsites and 20 miles of hiking trails through volcanic terrain.
The park contains one of North America's largest spring systems, producing 1.2 billion gallons of fresh water daily from Medicine Lake Volcano snowmelt.
Location: Shasta County
Inception: 1975
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=464
GPS coordinates: 41.13610,-121.41800
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:19
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