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Average nightly rates170 total sites · $26 avg/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
Fred P
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
We reserved for 2 weeks here and ran out of things to do in the first week. Moved to Butte Lake campground and enjoyed it there. Received a refund for the 8 days we did not use. Grateful for that.
Very busy campground. Most stays are for one night and full every evening.
Heather C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
The campground was lovely/ There is a general store with anything you might have forgotten to pack. the lake is small and nice for a walk around. Wi-fi available at the museum.
Beware. The campground host was horrible! She was very rude and seemed upset to be asked any questions. She told us not to come to her site even though she had an open sign up and is the camp host. I saw other campers have terrible interactions also with this woman who clearly does not want to do her job or be a host.
larry K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
We had a reservation for two nights, someone was camping in our camp site and we had to contact the camp host, since the campers were not there. Although the camp host moved us to another site, the host was rude and demeaning.
Otherwise, Lassen is a hidden gem of a NP.
Alan B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A32, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Good stay
Amanda C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C28, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Had a great time camping in Lassen. Campsite had lots of space, a little on a slant but tent site was good. Parking was on a curved pathway which was great. Restrooms were stocked and clean, I walked to D Loop which was closer than C Loop that I was in. Campground was clean and easy to navigate around. Camp Store was out of Wood on a Friday night around 4pm which was a disappointment. Showers cost 5 dollars and required a code, hot water would fade out into warm to cool water.
Heather C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
The campground was lovely/ There is a general store with anything you might have forgotten to pack. the lake is small and nice for a walk around. Wi-fi available at the museum.
Beware. The campground host was horrible! She was very rude and seemed upset to be asked any questions. She told us not to come to her site even though she had an open sign up and is the camp host. I saw other campers have terrible interactions also with this woman who clearly does not want to do her job or be a host.
larry K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
We had a reservation for two nights, someone was camping in our camp site and we had to contact the camp host, since the campers were not there. Although the camp host moved us to another site, the host was rude and demeaning.
Otherwise, Lassen is a hidden gem of a NP.
Alan B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A32, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Good stay
Amanda C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C28, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
Had a great time camping in Lassen. Campsite had lots of space, a little on a slant but tent site was good. Parking was on a curved pathway which was great. Restrooms were stocked and clean, I walked to D Loop which was closer than C Loop that I was in. Campground was clean and easy to navigate around. Camp Store was out of Wood on a Friday night around 4pm which was a disappointment. Showers cost 5 dollars and required a code, hot water would fade out into warm to cool water.
Heather C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Manzanita Loop C
The campground was lovely/ There is a general store with anything you might have forgotten to pack. the lake is small and nice for a walk around. Wi-fi available at the museum.
Beware. The campground host was horrible! She was very rude and seemed upset to be asked any questions. She told us not to come to her site even though she had an open sign up and is the camp host. I saw other campers have terrible interactions also with this woman who clearly does not want to do her job or be a host.
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 7, 2026
