About Manzanita Lake
Number of accommodations: 170
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Liane L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: D05, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
I stayed at this campground on labor day weekend and it was a horrible experience by the other campers. Several parties did not adhere to quiet hours. It felt like a bachelor party in someone's backyard, rather than staying at a national park. In addition, several families arrived late at night and also did not tend to their children letting them run around yelling while they set up camp. There are 4 loops, and a very large camp ground. Each loop has one bathroom and one water source. I will not be staying at this campground again, and advise others to stay at smaller campgrounds.
Kathy K
September 5, 2022
I had a wonderful experience. Manzanita Lake was beautiful, and I enjoyed the hikes that were accessible from that location. And just being in Lassen National Park was truly remarkable -- both in terms of its beauty and the geological wonders. I will definitely be returning. My only criticism would be that there is only the one shower facility, which is located next to the store, and the cost for using it is way too high (five dollars to get into the shower). Being in a National Park and all, one would think there would more shower accessibility -- since many campers like myself might be staying for quite a while and be going on many hikes -- so being able to shower becomes a bit of an issue. So a couple more showers at a lower cost would be greatly appreciated. But still, I loved being in Lassen, and Manzanita Lake was a fine campground, the lake itself and the views of the volcanic remnants were amazing. I had a great time. So, as I said, I will be returning. I hope as the next few years go by that the forests that were devastated by the wildfires will be returning as well!
Kate G
September 5, 2022
Everything was great, the only thing I somehow missed was that our cabin had 4 bunk beds and we came prepared to sleep together in a bigger bed, but we made it work. The campground and lake were very peaceful. No mosquitoes (end of August), but there were yellow jackets around the water.
Troy B
September 5, 2022
Amazing campground. Very organized and clean. Will definitely be returning!!
Liane L
September 5, 2022
I stayed at this campground on labor day weekend and it was a horrible experience by the other campers. Several parties did not adhere to quiet hours. It felt like a bachelor party in someone's backyard, rather than staying at a national park. In addition, several families arrived late at night and also did not tend to their children letting them run around yelling while they set up camp. There are 4 loops, and a very large camp ground. Each loop has one bathroom and one water source. I will not be staying at this campground again, and advise others to stay at smaller campgrounds.
Kathy K
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
I had a wonderful experience. Manzanita Lake was beautiful, and I enjoyed the hikes that were accessible from that location. And just being in Lassen National Park was truly remarkable -- both in terms of its beauty and the geological wonders. I will definitely be returning. My only criticism would be that there is only the one shower facility, which is located next to the store, and the cost for using it is way too high (five dollars to get into the shower). Being in a National Park and all, one would think there would more shower accessibility -- since many campers like myself might be staying for quite a while and be going on many hikes -- so being able to shower becomes a bit of an issue. So a couple more showers at a lower cost would be greatly appreciated. But still, I loved being in Lassen, and Manzanita Lake was a fine campground, the lake itself and the views of the volcanic remnants were amazing. I had a great time. So, as I said, I will be returning. I hope as the next few years go by that the forests that were devastated by the wildfires will be returning as well!
Kate G
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Everything was great, the only thing I somehow missed was that our cabin had 4 bunk beds and we came prepared to sleep together in a bigger bed, but we made it work. The campground and lake were very peaceful. No mosquitoes (end of August), but there were yellow jackets around the water.
Troy B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Amazing campground. Very organized and clean. Will definitely be returning!!
Liane L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: D05, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
I stayed at this campground on labor day weekend and it was a horrible experience by the other campers. Several parties did not adhere to quiet hours. It felt like a bachelor party in someone's backyard, rather than staying at a national park. In addition, several families arrived late at night and also did not tend to their children letting them run around yelling while they set up camp. There are 4 loops, and a very large camp ground. Each loop has one bathroom and one water source. I will not be staying at this campground again, and advise others to stay at smaller campgrounds.
Mason B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C21, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
very good
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
