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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
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
Annie N
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: D02, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
While staying at this campground (loop d), we paddled out on Manzanita Lake, explored the small lakes around the mountain, visited Visitor Center and the museum (which was really cool), hiked to Manzanita Creek, and enjoyed a peaceful and quiet campsite. One of us hiked to the top of Lassen. Great experience - we all had a wonderful time, even though an unexpected thunderstorm rolled in our last night! We had to pack up WET! LOL
Orea W
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Great overnight camping spot lots of couples families and individuals camping not too noisy at night. The bathroom, shower amenities with the store all close to the campsite where we stayed chose loop B to be closer to the store and showers. An easy hike along the lake. Would recommend 10 out of 10.
Anne L
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
Great tent camping, nice forested setting with lots of shade. Sites felt large and spread out, but there isn't much privacy between sites just the way the vegetation is. The camp store had grab and go food you could bring for your day’s adventures. Manzanita Lake itself is beautiful with a great view of the mountain. We went in June and it didn’t feel crowded or chaotic the way many national parks can sometimes be. Perfect experience!
Kristiana W
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Very clean campground. There were several trails close by as well as good lake access.
Alvaro I
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Great spot, very well taken care of by beautiful lake
Kelly L
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: D20, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
Wasn’t sure what to expect at Lassen as we were catching it heading to Texas from parks in Washington and down in California at the Redwoods. Impressed with the park. Lots of hikes and the drive up Mt Lassen was incredible. Campground was quiet. After staying a night to check it out we plan to make our way back on one of our trips. Great park!
Abigail M
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C34, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Absolutely stunning campground. For families or the solo adventurer.
Amanda M
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Site C22 - Lovely quiet site with some privacy. No water spigot nearby is the only downfall. Otherwise it was a terrific weekend. Clean campground, clean bathrooms, quiet neighbors, towering trees, awesome Park Rangers ensuring safety.
Oh, but the bugs- sooooo many bugs. Bugs of all kinds. Big ones. Little ones. Flying, crawling. Nature be naturing, I guess.
Hari K
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A49, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Great campground with lots of activities nearby. Walking distance from general store and gas station.
Pros
- Campsite was big
- Near the exit.
Cons
- Little bit walk to water and restrooms
- No privacy from neighboring campers. We used canopy to get more privacy.
John B
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: C26, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Fantastic campground! I am pleasantly surprised that I could not find a single thing bad about this place!
Roomy site, quiet evenings. Just a great visit (Again)
Campground store was great, employees were friendly and helpful, as always. I wish I could thank them all individually.
Keep up the good work! Our favorite campground and lake (And it's only 30 miles from our home.)
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