Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)

July 27-29. The most beautiful little cabin with screened windows, wood furniture, hooks for clothing, a table and 2 chairs. Plus a little outside deck with chairs. “10 was very shady, welcome, considering the temps were over 90.
The bear box was super clean. Crows/ravens were very loud in the morning and other times when they patrol the campground. Campground was pretty quiet other than that.

July 27-29. The most beautiful little cabin with screened windows, wood furniture, hooks for clothing, a table and 2 chairs. Plus a little outside deck with chairs. “10 was very shady, welcome, considering the temps were over 90.
The bear box was super clean. Crows/ravens were very loud in the morning and other times when they patrol the campground. Campground was pretty quiet other than that.

The cabin was great and we enjoyed talking to many of our neighbors. We had a number of great hikes. It was quiet at night. The only issue of importance was that the store is advertised as carrying groceries and there were virtually none to speak of except some junk food, there was no milk or eggs or fresh produce. Kayaks were advertised and they were not available for our stay. Firewood is extremely expensive at $15 for a couple of sticks of kindling and five small logs. Next time we will know to bring absolutely everything we might possibly need.

The cabin was great and we enjoyed talking to many of our neighbors. We had a number of great hikes. It was quiet at night. The only issue of importance was that the store is advertised as carrying groceries and there were virtually none to speak of except some junk food, there was no milk or eggs or fresh produce. Kayaks were advertised and they were not available for our stay. Firewood is extremely expensive at $15 for a couple of sticks of kindling and five small logs. Next time we will know to bring absolutely everything we might possibly need.

Remarkably clean and quiet camp ground and cabin.

Remarkably clean and quiet camp ground and cabin.

SO MUCH CARPENTER ANTS IN CABIN!
Campsite office did NOTHING even when requested multiple times. Finally, We will not take NO for an answer and the campsite maintenance put out traps and promised to clean up after we left.

We killed about over 100 ants upon arrival.
Such a horrible experience.

SO MUCH CARPENTER ANTS IN CABIN!
Campsite office did NOTHING even when requested multiple times. Finally, We will not take NO for an answer and the campsite maintenance put out traps and promised to clean up after we left.

We killed about over 100 ants upon arrival.
Such a horrible experience.

Manzanita lake is beautiful and peaceful , yet there is plenty to do —hiking , various water activities like renting a kayak , etc. You can also just sit and relax . It is conveniently located next to the general store where you can get ice , warm food , souvenirs, cold drinks , sandwiches , camping and swimming supplies , etc . You can also gas up and take a shower ( you purchase the code to take a shower inside the store , no need to bring quarters ) . There are flushable toilets and it has electricity and sinks where you can brush your teeth next to the store as well . Scattered throughout the cabin sites are bathrooms (no lighting and not flushable )and water spigots . You also have bear lockers , picnic area, and fire pit next to each cabin . When you book your cabin , be mindful of the types of bed you will get . We stayed at a couple of cabins with a full bed and another with 4 sets of bunk beds (can sleep 8) . The cabins are clean but you’ll have to bring your own lanterns to have adequate lighting . The cabins are close to the lake and many of them have a lake view . They also have a lot of tent and RV camping sites . When we visited, people are respectful about keeping quiet at night and early morning—not sure if it was because of the camp host strictly enforcing it (she is awesome) . It’s located close to a ranger station and one of the park entrance . Overall, it is a wonderful place for family to gather and have different adventures or for a peaceful retreat . I highly recommend it . Bring your walkie talkie if you want to communicate with each other —there is no phone signal or internet here (go to Bumpass Hell for a good AT&T signal ).

Manzanita lake is beautiful and peaceful , yet there is plenty to do —hiking , various water activities like renting a kayak , etc. You can also just sit and relax . It is conveniently located next to the general store where you can get ice , warm food , souvenirs, cold drinks , sandwiches , camping and swimming supplies , etc . You can also gas up and take a shower ( you purchase the code to take a shower inside the store , no need to bring quarters ) . There are flushable toilets and it has electricity and sinks where you can brush your teeth next to the store as well . Scattered throughout the cabin sites are bathrooms (no lighting and not flushable )and water spigots . You also have bear lockers , picnic area, and fire pit next to each cabin . When you book your cabin , be mindful of the types of bed you will get . We stayed at a couple of cabins with a full bed and another with 4 sets of bunk beds (can sleep 8) . The cabins are clean but you’ll have to bring your own lanterns to have adequate lighting . The cabins are close to the lake and many of them have a lake view . They also have a lot of tent and RV camping sites . When we visited, people are respectful about keeping quiet at night and early morning—not sure if it was because of the camp host strictly enforcing it (she is awesome) . It’s located close to a ranger station and one of the park entrance . Overall, it is a wonderful place for family to gather and have different adventures or for a peaceful retreat . I highly recommend it . Bring your walkie talkie if you want to communicate with each other —there is no phone signal or internet here (go to Bumpass Hell for a good AT&T signal ).