About Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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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
Zuna B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Really enjoyed the place, the employees and the experience. Kendal was really great!
Thomas M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
No one available for check in
Cabin poorly marked
No lantern in cabin
Zuna B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Really enjoyed the place, the employees and the experience. Kendal was really great!
GEMA D
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Cabin was good, heater worked and we had space in the 2 room cabin, online mentioned that a lantern was included but we didn’t have one, we brought our owns then no problem. The cabin had a smell of strong cleaning products that we didn’t like
Daniel S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Lassen NP was great - 5 stars for the park! The cabins at Manzanita lake however are not so great. We arrived around 7pm the first night and on entering were almost knocked over by the strong smell of cleaning products. Then we noticed that the main bed in the first room was literally wet with small pools of cleaning product all over it. We had to open windows to air out the cabin and get paper towels from the restroom to remove the excess cleaning solution. By then it was dusk and starting to cool down so we thought about turning on the heater, which is when we discovered that the built in wall heater was not working. In place of the heater there was a portable propane heater. We lit the propane heater and let it run for about 2 hours to take the chill off, but did not feel safe sleeping with it and having the fumes build up inside the cabin so we turned it off. The second night the heater wouldn't light at all - the fuel bottle was empty but we couldn't find the camp host to get a refill. The last issue with the cabin was that the window blind on the front door was in such bad shape that it was literally just a few panels hanging on the cords - virtually no coverage on the window.
If we were to visit again we would pitch a tent in one of the other campgrounds instead. We made the best of it, but the cabin was not a pleasant place to stay.
Daniel S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Lassen NP was great - 5 stars for the park! The cabins at Manzanita lake however are not so great. We arrived around 7pm the first night and on entering were almost knocked over by the strong smell of cleaning products. Then we noticed that the main bed in the first room was literally wet with small pools of cleaning product all over it. We had to open windows to air out the cabin and get paper towels from the restroom to remove the excess cleaning solution. By then it was dusk and starting to cool down so we thought about turning on the heater, which is when we discovered that the built in wall heater was not working. In place of the heater there was a portable propane heater. We lit the propane heater and let it run for about 2 hours to take the chill off, but did not feel safe sleeping with it and having the fumes build up inside the cabin so we turned it off. The second night the heater wouldn't light at all - the fuel bottle was empty but we couldn't find the camp host to get a refill. The last issue with the cabin was that the window blind on the front door was in such bad shape that it was literally just a few panels hanging on the cords - virtually no coverage on the window.
If we were to visit again we would pitch a tent in one of the other campgrounds instead. We made the best of it, but the cabin was not a pleasant place to stay.
Mary Beth W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Our cabin was in a great location. We loved being next to the lake. The cabin was comfortable and we liked the porch. The instructions about what was available and what to bring were very helpful.
Mary Beth W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Our cabin was in a great location. We loved being next to the lake. The cabin was comfortable and we liked the porch. The instructions about what was available and what to bring were very helpful.
Vanessa S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Lassen NP is huge. We spent several days exploring but also spent time at Lake Manzanita. The cabins are close to the lake with the furthest still only a few minutes walk away.
The lake is beautiful and allows swimming, fishing (with restrictions), and kayaking. Our family rented a kayak onsite which was fun. There were also paddle boards available.
The host for the campsite are very accommodating so be sure to mention if there are any issues. For example the heater in our cabin was broken but they let us borrow a Buddy heater.
The bathroom had issues for repair and the gas station was out of service when we tried to use it but otherwise the area seemed well maintained.
The bear box was large enough to fit our cooler and other bags. And each campfire ring is huge. We had a great time!
Vanessa S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Lassen NP is huge. We spent several days exploring but also spent time at Lake Manzanita. The cabins are close to the lake with the furthest still only a few minutes walk away.
The lake is beautiful and allows swimming, fishing (with restrictions), and kayaking. Our family rented a kayak onsite which was fun. There were also paddle boards available.
The host for the campsite are very accommodating so be sure to mention if there are any issues. For example the heater in our cabin was broken but they let us borrow a Buddy heater.
The bathroom had issues for repair and the gas station was out of service when we tried to use it but otherwise the area seemed well maintained.
The bear box was large enough to fit our cooler and other bags. And each campfire ring is huge. We had a great time!
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 3, 2026
