About Manzanita Lake
Number of accommodations: 170
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
On Site Services
- General Store
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Reviews (1657)
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake is a highly praised camping destination known for its unmatched beauty, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-kept facilities, including a camp store and amenities like flushable toilets and showers. While some campsites are close together, the area offers great hiking opportunities, stunning views, and a peaceful environment, making it a favorite spot for families and solo travelers alike.
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake is a highly praised camping destination known for its unmatched beauty, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-kept facilities, including a camp store and amenities like flushable toilets and showers. While some campsites are close together, the area offers great hiking opportunities, stunning views, and a peaceful environment, making it a favorite spot for families and solo travelers alike.
Review Summary
John S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A37, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Beautiful area! Nice campground. Bathrooms could use an update.
Patrick S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
not enough allowed activities with dogs. But beyond that, very nice campground, large and quiet.
Nate M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B33, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Be forewarned, some of these campsites are not what they are advertised to be. We reserved a campsite that was supposed to have a parking pad for a small camper van, but it ended up being a walk in site behind another campsite. Of course once you are in the park, there are no recreation.gov staff to help you, or any cell phone access to contact anyone. Awful experience. think twice before booking.
Eric S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Nice park. Nice lake - a bit small but fun to kayak on (super easy, 1.3 mile around). Nobody at entry booth so we got no map or information. Really didn’t see hide nor hair of any park rangers or employees. Broken down showers were closed on busiest weekend of year! Great view of mount Lassen from lake. Lots of cool birds. Fun hike to Chaos Crag area. Relaxing campground but not very private. All in all 4 stars.
Kathleen B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: D24, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Manzanita Lake Campground, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Nestled in the heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, this campground offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and well-maintained facilities.
Location and Scenery:
The setting is absolutely stunning. Manzanita Lake is a serene, picturesque spot with crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding forest and majestic Lassen Peak. The views are breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.
Campsites:
The campsites are spacious, clean, and well-organized. Whether you’re in a tent, RV, or renting one of the cabins, you’ll find the sites to be well-equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof storage lockers. The spacing between sites provides a good amount of privacy, and the layout ensures you feel immersed in nature.
Facilities:
The campground facilities are top-notch. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained, with flush toilets and potable water readily available. The camp store is conveniently located and stocked with essentials, including firewood, snacks, and camping supplies. There are also laundry facilities, which are a nice touch for longer stays.
Patrick S
July 11, 2024
not enough allowed activities with dogs. But beyond that, very nice campground, large and quiet.
Nate M
July 11, 2024
Be forewarned, some of these campsites are not what they are advertised to be. We reserved a campsite that was supposed to have a parking pad for a small camper van, but it ended up being a walk in site behind another campsite. Of course once you are in the park, there are no recreation.gov staff to help you, or any cell phone access to contact anyone. Awful experience. think twice before booking.
Eric S
July 11, 2024
Nice park. Nice lake - a bit small but fun to kayak on (super easy, 1.3 mile around). Nobody at entry booth so we got no map or information. Really didn’t see hide nor hair of any park rangers or employees. Broken down showers were closed on busiest weekend of year! Great view of mount Lassen from lake. Lots of cool birds. Fun hike to Chaos Crag area. Relaxing campground but not very private. All in all 4 stars.
Kathleen B
July 11, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Manzanita Lake Campground, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Nestled in the heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, this campground offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and well-maintained facilities.
Location and Scenery:
The setting is absolutely stunning. Manzanita Lake is a serene, picturesque spot with crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding forest and majestic Lassen Peak. The views are breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.
Campsites:
The campsites are spacious, clean, and well-organized. Whether you’re in a tent, RV, or renting one of the cabins, you’ll find the sites to be well-equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof storage lockers. The spacing between sites provides a good amount of privacy, and the layout ensures you feel immersed in nature.
Facilities:
The campground facilities are top-notch. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained, with flush toilets and potable water readily available. The camp store is conveniently located and stocked with essentials, including firewood, snacks, and camping supplies. There are also laundry facilities, which are a nice touch for longer stays.
Patrick S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
not enough allowed activities with dogs. But beyond that, very nice campground, large and quiet.
Location Manzanita Lake
Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5292 / -121.564
Elevation: 1798 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 7, 2026
