About Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Number of accommodations: 22
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Lake Access
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Reviews (252)
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
Kenneth L
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Cabin number 13 was nice and clean upon arrival. Instructions on lock box containing the cabin key made for easy access with the emailed code number. Fire pit, picnic table, and bear secure food locker close by. Easy walk to the lake shore from the cabin. Nice walking trail around Manzanita Lake. My stay was enjoyable.
Things to improve.
Blinds on all windows were in need of replacement. The door window had no blinds at all.
Donna H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Beautiful spot! Recommend kayaking on lake manzanite,grabbing a soft serve at the store and catching the sun set over lake manzanita
Mileidys A
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
NO HEAT IN CABIN 15 OR MANY OTHER CABINS. NO HELP ON SITE. Paid $300 to hike Mt. Lassen and sleep like a monk on a thick gym mat over a wood bed in a cabin at a high altitude that hit 37 at night. Camping store clerk said they do not service the cabins and I would have to talk to recreation.gov about it. Except, there's no service. The campground is beautiful and well kept but it is just too cold at night with no heat! We flew in and only packed sleeping bags because our reservation specified a cabin WITH propane heating. It was so cold! We stayed three nights and had NO heating available for any of them and many of our neighbors were in the same pickle. I've been far warmer and more comfortable in my tent on snow than this cabin with falsely advertised heat was.
Kathy T
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We have been staying at this same cabin for many years. You cannot beat the area and the security and warmth of a cabin. Unless the heater is broken, then, it is a different story! A portable one was provided but it was kind of scary to use. Our phone company is Consumer Cellular. We had service at the turnout in the Chaos Jumbles turnout inside of the park so we would go there. During a thunderstorm, I did receive a flash-flood alert on my phone at the cabin site so that was good to know that alerts work there.
Laura R
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
I have stayed at lots of campgrounds and cabins. This cabin was really well maintained and the grounds were beautiful. Very close to Manzanita Lake for sunsets and photography. Every cabin has its own bear box and the bathrooms are close by. Showers were better than most campgrounds - hot water and good pressure. Camp store had delicious coffee.
Monique C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Cabin was great! Having a heater was nice. It was nice to wake up nice and toasty in the morning.
Heidi S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Perfect little cabins.
Sanish M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Bare bones, but clean and functional cabins, nestled right next to the lake. The facilities were all very clean even during the long weekend. No electricity was a new experience for our family - but enjoyed basking in the moonlight.
Would highly recommend for anyone not ready for tent camping but want to experience the camping in the wild
Diana B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
First time staying in the cabins instead of a tent campground and loved it. Good proximity to lake and saved us during an unexpected storm.
YOUNGSUK C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
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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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.53 / -121.562
Elevation: 1799 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Campers must have a valid park entrance permit/pass before camping. |
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Be bear aware; food and scented products must be stored in the bear lockers provided at each campsite. |
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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. |
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Smoking is prohibited within the cabins. |
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There are no linens in the cabins; you need to bring your own. |
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Pets are not permitted inside your cabin. |
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There is no internet or cellular service available in the park. |
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Remember to print or screen shot your confirmation email as it has your combination code to enter your cabin. |
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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. |
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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. |
