Juniper Lake located in Lassen Volcanic National Park’s east side, is the largest lake in the park. For park officials it was one of their troublesome “inholdings,” private property inside the park. In 1914, San Francisco resident Charles P. Snell purchased 475 acres that included Juniper Lake for $2,500. Snell was bound and determined to establish a Juniper Lake Resort, along with summer cabins, which he did. In 1924, he created the Lassen National Park Country Club and leased his properties to this entity. Snell thought it would give an air of sophistication to the place that would entice buyers for cabin sites. It did not work. In the future, we will explore more about Juniper Lake.
It’s sure been a long time, but I have been here many times along with most of the other lakes in Lassen Park.