Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates170 total sites · $26 avg/night
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131 sites
$26/night
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39 sites
$26/night
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About Manzanita Lake
Number of accommodations: 170
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
On Site Services
- General Store
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (1894)
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful site with clean restrooms, ample amenities, and proximity to the lake for activities like kayaking and hiking. While some campers noted issues with noise, lack of ranger presence, and strict rules, many appreciated the spacious sites and overall cleanliness. Despite a few drawbacks, visitors expressed a strong desire to return due to the stunning surroundings and enjoyable experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful site with clean restrooms, ample amenities, and proximity to the lake for activities like kayaking and hiking. While some campers noted issues with noise, lack of ranger presence, and strict rules, many appreciated the spacious sites and overall cleanliness. Despite a few drawbacks, visitors expressed a strong desire to return due to the stunning surroundings and enjoyable experiences.
Review Summary
Gary M
August 12, 2023
We had a good time camping but now I know that loop D is for tents only so we will try to get a campsite there next time. It was annoying to hear the generators going for all the different motor homes/trailers in loop B. Showers are very expensive which aren’t run by the park service but by the store.
Katarzyna D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Great little campsite! Not much privacy between sites but good facilities, great location. Close to camp store and gas.
Dennis C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
RV and trailer campers beware of camp site A8. While the site looks good on paper (or digitally) it is extremely difficult to level your rig within that site. My wife and I occupied that site for 4-nights beginning August 7, 2023. Checking the campground map online it was discovered the site was a pull-through site. What it did not show was the site dipped down from the access road at the closest point of entry then curved up an incline back to the access road. After several attempts to locate a spot within the site where we could achieve an almost level position necessary for proper operation of our travel trailer's refrigerator, we finally ended up pulling just slightly off the access road at the entry to the site. Even then we were not able to achieve level but came close enough for our purposes. We cannot recommend site A8 to anyone camping in an RV or travel trailer - it just is not worth the hassle. That said, it is a great site for tent camping.
Gary M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
We had a good time camping but now I know that loop D is for tents only so we will try to get a campsite there next time. It was annoying to hear the generators going for all the different motor homes/trailers in loop B. Showers are very expensive which aren’t run by the park service but by the store.
Katarzyna D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Great little campsite! Not much privacy between sites but good facilities, great location. Close to camp store and gas.
Dennis C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
RV and trailer campers beware of camp site A8. While the site looks good on paper (or digitally) it is extremely difficult to level your rig within that site. My wife and I occupied that site for 4-nights beginning August 7, 2023. Checking the campground map online it was discovered the site was a pull-through site. What it did not show was the site dipped down from the access road at the closest point of entry then curved up an incline back to the access road. After several attempts to locate a spot within the site where we could achieve an almost level position necessary for proper operation of our travel trailer's refrigerator, we finally ended up pulling just slightly off the access road at the entry to the site. Even then we were not able to achieve level but came close enough for our purposes. We cannot recommend site A8 to anyone camping in an RV or travel trailer - it just is not worth the hassle. That said, it is a great site for tent camping.
Gary M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
We had a good time camping but now I know that loop D is for tents only so we will try to get a campsite there next time. It was annoying to hear the generators going for all the different motor homes/trailers in loop B. Showers are very expensive which aren’t run by the park service but by the store.
Jeffrey G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: C21, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Facilities were clean, campsites were spacious enough although a bit close to other sites. Overall a nice base camp to start our backpacking trip.
Lora J
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B39, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
We stayed in site B39 with a 28’ trailer (total length). Great campground and location. Folks with trailers/RVs should have leveling blocks as many sites aren’t level, including B39. Site B39 has no shade for the vehicle and Bear box from about 10am to 4pm in early August. There weren’t any campground hosts and folks were running generators starting around 6:30am. A 28’ trailer is about the longest trailer the site can accommodate, unless your trailer can overhang the end of pavement and can deal with the slope.
Kevin E
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Clean bathrooms, many large sites, and great hikes. Please note there is no cell phone service there.
Location Manzanita Lake
Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States
Elevation: 1798 feet
38 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 1 hr 6 min)
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: September 10, 2026
