About Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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General Store
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- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (504)
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer a modern and clean accommodation experience, ideally located near the picturesque lake, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities like kayaking. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, helpful staff, and well-maintained facilities, including a camp store and nearby hiking trails. Some guests noted minor issues, such as the lack of lanterns and heating problems, but overall, many express a strong desire to return for another enjoyable stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer a modern and clean accommodation experience, ideally located near the picturesque lake, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities like kayaking. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, helpful staff, and well-maintained facilities, including a camp store and nearby hiking trails. Some guests noted minor issues, such as the lack of lanterns and heating problems, but overall, many express a strong desire to return for another enjoyable stay.
Review Summary
Caitlin G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Great location, clean cabins
Troy S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Went mid-June. Expected the roads to be open on the mountain. No, there was no way to get to the thermal features (without driving 3 hours). Too much snow. This wasn't the fault of the campground. What WAS the fault of the campground- showers were closed, laundry was closed, fuel was closed, deli was closed, kayak rentals were closed (an employee had to go home, and there was no back up), heaters in the cabins didn't work (we were provided with portable heaters, thank goodness, it got down into the 30's at night). It was seriously a clown show. Very disappointed in this visit.
Caitlin G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Great location, clean cabins
Troy S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Went mid-June. Expected the roads to be open on the mountain. No, there was no way to get to the thermal features (without driving 3 hours). Too much snow. This wasn't the fault of the campground. What WAS the fault of the campground- showers were closed, laundry was closed, fuel was closed, deli was closed, kayak rentals were closed (an employee had to go home, and there was no back up), heaters in the cabins didn't work (we were provided with portable heaters, thank goodness, it got down into the 30's at night). It was seriously a clown show. Very disappointed in this visit.
Katlyn P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
This was a nice cabin along the lake. It was a bit frustrating that rec.gov didn’t share the alert that the showers and laundromat are undergoing renovation and were unavailable during our stay. If we’d known that we didn’t have access to those amenities, we wouldn’t have booked it at this time. Also, make sure that when booking that you wait for the confirmation email with details for the lock pad to open the cabins. We booked it on the go higher up on Lassen and didn’t wait for further for check in details. There is no service for many miles around and we had to drive sometime to get service to call for our cabin code. Use the pay phones if you need to get ahold of help with the cabins vs trying for service on your cell.
Katlyn P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
This was a nice cabin along the lake. It was a bit frustrating that rec.gov didn’t share the alert that the showers and laundromat are undergoing renovation and were unavailable during our stay. If we’d known that we didn’t have access to those amenities, we wouldn’t have booked it at this time. Also, make sure that when booking that you wait for the confirmation email with details for the lock pad to open the cabins. We booked it on the go higher up on Lassen and didn’t wait for further for check in details. There is no service for many miles around and we had to drive sometime to get service to call for our cabin code. Use the pay phones if you need to get ahold of help with the cabins vs trying for service on your cell.
Christa P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Spent two nights in on of the cabins and it was amazing! Close to the lake, rented paddleboards, hiked, and generally spent a couple of wonderful days enjoying the beauty of Lassen. So many butterflies everywhere!
Jennifer D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We made reservations for the cabins early in the season. From what we read, we knew the park roads provided limited access due to snow. What we didn't expect was the difficulty unlocking the cabin, the access code emailed to us didn't work. Luckily we tracked down a random worker who mentioned he had been helping other visitors with the same problem and opened the cabin. There was no heat in the cabin and the general store was closed. Communication didn't happen, no alerts.
The park is beautiful, the lake and pond amazing!! We had the place to ourselves. With better communication we would have avoided the problems.
Jennifer D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We made reservations for the cabins early in the season. From what we read, we knew the park roads provided limited access due to snow. What we didn't expect was the difficulty unlocking the cabin, the access code emailed to us didn't work. Luckily we tracked down a random worker who mentioned he had been helping other visitors with the same problem and opened the cabin. There was no heat in the cabin and the general store was closed. Communication didn't happen, no alerts.
The park is beautiful, the lake and pond amazing!! We had the place to ourselves. With better communication we would have avoided the problems.
Christa P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Spent two nights in on of the cabins and it was amazing! Close to the lake, rented paddleboards, hiked, and generally spent a couple of wonderful days enjoying the beauty of Lassen. So many butterflies everywhere!
Location Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Address:
39489 Ca 44
Shingletown, CA, 96088
United States
The Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins are located approximately one hour east of Redding in Northern California. Redding is approximately three hours north of Sacramento on State Highway 5 and approximately 4.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. From Redding, drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to the Manzanita Lake Campground, Camper Store and Cabins.
Access to Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins is via State Highway 44, which connects to Interstate 5 in Redding, approximately 48 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.53 / -121.562
Elevation: 1799 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- There is no electricity, restrooms or water in the cabins, only propane heat. Drinking water, restrooms, pay showers and laundry facilities are located nearby at Manzanita Lake Camper store.
- Campers must have a valid park entrance permit/pass before camping.
- Be bear aware; food and scented products must be stored in the bear lockers provided at each campsite.
- There are a variety of cabin types, including a one-room cabin that sleeps three, a two-room cabin that sleeps six, and a one-room bunk-house that sleeps eight; please ensure your reservation can accommodate your party.
- Smoking is prohibited within the cabins.
- There are no linens in the cabins; you need to bring your own.
- Pets are not permitted inside your cabin.
- There is no internet or cellular service available in the park.
- Remember to print or screen shot your confirmation email as it has your combination code to enter your cabin.
- The cabins are self-serve; when you arrive go to your reserved cabin, enter the combination code in the lock box to access your key is inside.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at/or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. We sell firewood at the Camper Store, or you can purchase some from our cabin host after hours.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
