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
Nichole T
October 26, 2022
Lovely site with good sun and close to the restroom.
Michael E
October 19, 2022
Site C29 is a drive through site that's fairly unlevel if that is important. There is a lot of space for tents and is mostly shaded. The park did not appear to have a campground host or much Ranger supervision. The results of this included a number of dogs off a leash and sites with more than the allowed allotment of vehicles, tents and people. The camp store was within easy walking distance, and it had a laundry, showers and some prepared food. The visitor center near the campground was informative. There was a newer larger visitor center on the other side of the park. The signage for self-registration should be changed if they are going to stay with on-line as it is confusing to visitors.
Michael E
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C29, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Site C29 is a drive through site that's fairly unlevel if that is important. There is a lot of space for tents and is mostly shaded. The park did not appear to have a campground host or much Ranger supervision. The results of this included a number of dogs off a leash and sites with more than the allowed allotment of vehicles, tents and people. The camp store was within easy walking distance, and it had a laundry, showers and some prepared food. The visitor center near the campground was informative. There was a newer larger visitor center on the other side of the park. The signage for self-registration should be changed if they are going to stay with on-line as it is confusing to visitors.
Michael E
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C29, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Site C29 is a drive through site that's fairly unlevel if that is important. There is a lot of space for tents and is mostly shaded. The park did not appear to have a campground host or much Ranger supervision. The results of this included a number of dogs off a leash and sites with more than the allowed allotment of vehicles, tents and people. The camp store was within easy walking distance, and it had a laundry, showers and some prepared food. The visitor center near the campground was informative. There was a newer larger visitor center on the other side of the park. The signage for self-registration should be changed if they are going to stay with on-line as it is confusing to visitors.
Constance H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Came in mid October- beautiful weather, few crowds. Was able to get up around 8:30 am, drive to Bumpass Hell parking lot (about 25 miles), and was the third car there (was told this is one of the most crowded parking areas). It was wonderful.
Jessica B
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A33, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Loved our campsite and the clean restroom facilities... the only complaint would be that the office was closed when we arrived and we were unable to purchase firewood - so plan ahead!!!
Elizabeth M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Campground was very clean - restrooms were cleaned daily and well stocked, only complaint was that there was no way to dry hands after washing them in the restrooms - no dryers or paper towels. Camp store was well stocked, even though it was the end of the season - staff was helpful and cheerful! Walk around Manzanita Lake was lovely.
Norma S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A45, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Park store staff is as helpful when we needed to make an online reservation but didn’t have personal coverage. Campsites were lovely. Had limited time, but enjoyed hiking around Manzanita Lake and the drive through the park was spectacular. Sad to see all the fire damage though.
Constance H
October 18, 2022
Came in mid October- beautiful weather, few crowds. Was able to get up around 8:30 am, drive to Bumpass Hell parking lot (about 25 miles), and was the third car there (was told this is one of the most crowded parking areas). It was wonderful.
Jessica B
October 18, 2022
Loved our campsite and the clean restroom facilities... the only complaint would be that the office was closed when we arrived and we were unable to purchase firewood - so plan ahead!!!
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 4, 2026
