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About Manzanita Lake
Number of accommodations: 170
Activities & Attractions
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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
Dennis F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
We made a 1-night stop here to check it out. There are plenty of reasons to come back. The little lake is very beautiful and I’d love to try fishing there. The campground is spotless. I appreciated the paved camp spots and the abundant trash/recycling cans. Pine trees everywhere! Their store has everything including a cafe and a GAS STATION. I needed gas after that climb from Redding. Best thing was the view of the stars at night.
Ed N
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Everything at Manzanita Lake campground was great. The restrooms were clean but the toilet paper is VERY thin, so bring your own.
Brian R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A40, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Bay area a-holes who dont know how to act in a NP campground. Also, NP Police advised us we could use our propane fire pit, but “It doesn’t look good and others might think it’s ok to build a wood fire.” 1. We live in NorCal and are very aware of the dangers of a wood fire during fire season. That is EXACTLY why we purchased a propane fire pit several years ago and why i clear the area around the pit. 2. As a retired LEO, I'm also aware we were acting in accordance with the law and they were just looking for a reason to contact someone. I cant imagine why LEOs get a bad rep. Do better. Lassen is a beautiful park we attend for day trips regularly, during all seasons. This definitely left a bad impression for camping there. We’ve camped at 15+ NPs and have not had negative experiences like this.
Mat H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: C25, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Campground is beautiful. Whoever makes the decision for fire safety is over aggressive. This campground had no low brush or ladder fuels and was near bare mineral soil with tall established pines. Very little danger of fire spread. They had banned fires in metal fire rings when we were there at beginning of August. In addition some of our fellow campers were obnoxious, playing a boom box til 10pm and an army of children shoveling dirt onto the paved road and playing in the streets disregarding cars. A little better management of the people and relaxed management of the fires would allow for lovely memorable evenings rather than a frustrated night lying in your tent.
Anna S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: C42, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Susan W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Loved the big beautiful sites!
Tiffany K
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B36, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Overall, the campground is beautiful, busy without feeling crowded; sites are clean and spacey. The lack of staffing is disappointing, blame is where it belongs and not on the underpaid, overworked individual we did finally see hours after finding our spot. Unfortunately, our first interaction was to be warned we were violating the oddest generator hours I've ever encountered in my LIFE - 8-10am, 12-2pm and 5-7pm. We do our best not to run at all but with the heat we were having issues with a fridge and slipped over the hours by 7 mins.
Rather than rage about the lack of staff I've engaged with National Parks Conservation Association [https://www.npca.org/]. Our parks, and the staff in them, deserve better
Kevin k
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C45, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
people next to us played loud music. no recourse. left a day early bc of this
Tom M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: C21, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
During our stay, campfires were not permitted due to high fire danger. This is understandable, but it would have been nice to have been informed of that prior to our arrival by email. Most campers were disappointed in not being able to have a campfire and some may not have made the trip if they had known. Also, there was not information given at check-in about generator hours, etc. and there was no campground host.
Kim B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Beautiful location and so much to do. We loved kayaking & walking around the lake. It was nice to have the general store to grab any extras and enjoy some ice cream. Lots of different hikes to explore.
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
