About Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
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2026 Season availability
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- General Store
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Reviews (574)
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer clean, comfortable accommodations in a stunning location near the lake, ideal for families and nature lovers. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms and showers, and the friendly staff. While some have noted issues with the camp store's hours and kayak rentals, the overall experience is enhanced by the beautiful surroundings and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for outdoor activities and relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer clean, comfortable accommodations in a stunning location near the lake, ideal for families and nature lovers. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms and showers, and the friendly staff. While some have noted issues with the camp store's hours and kayak rentals, the overall experience is enhanced by the beautiful surroundings and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Review Summary
Fan K
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Cozy cabin with heat (but no electricity even though I could see the old wiring there).
Good for family or a small group to relax and stay when it's raining out there.
Fan K
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Cozy cabin with heat (but no electricity even though I could see the old wiring there).
Good for family or a small group to relax and stay when it's raining out there.
martha p
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Sweet cabins and cosy even though our propane heater ran out in the middle of the night. Situated by a beautiful lake and at the end of the season, and during the shut down, so not sure if it is always so quiet there.
Shocking to see how much of the park was burned by the fires in the past few years but still beautiful. Want to go back and see how things change!
martha p
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Sweet cabins and cosy even though our propane heater ran out in the middle of the night. Situated by a beautiful lake and at the end of the season, and during the shut down, so not sure if it is always so quiet there.
Shocking to see how much of the park was burned by the fires in the past few years but still beautiful. Want to go back and see how things change!
Christina R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We enjoyed our stay at Manzanitas Lake campground. The location to the lake was very convenient for the Manzanitas Lake Trail. The heater inside the cabin was very nice to have during the cold nights. Bathrooms and the campstore were both conveniently located. We did arrive towards the end of the season, so many items were sold out in the campstore. Additionally, I recommend that anyone staying here, bring extra padding for the mattress as it is very hard.
Yuan X
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We made it on the last day of cabin camp open. It was really awesome experience. Our first cabin camp experience and the facility was dustless. Everything was beyond our expectations. Propane heater was on and off automatically. We experienced the first winter storm in such a cozy cabin in the Lassen National park. Even during the federal shutdown period, the site was well maintained with nice clean bathrooms and 24hours showrooms.
Christina R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We enjoyed our stay at Manzanitas Lake campground. The location to the lake was very convenient for the Manzanitas Lake Trail. The heater inside the cabin was very nice to have during the cold nights. Bathrooms and the campstore were both conveniently located. We did arrive towards the end of the season, so many items were sold out in the campstore. Additionally, I recommend that anyone staying here, bring extra padding for the mattress as it is very hard.
Yuan X
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
We made it on the last day of cabin camp open. It was really awesome experience. Our first cabin camp experience and the facility was dustless. Everything was beyond our expectations. Propane heater was on and off automatically. We experienced the first winter storm in such a cozy cabin in the Lassen National park. Even during the federal shutdown period, the site was well maintained with nice clean bathrooms and 24hours showrooms.
steven b
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Due to snow/dangerous driving conditions forecast on the days I was scheduled to be there, I was not able to stay in the park as planned. It was too dangerous. I called Rec/Gov and explained the situation. I understood at that point I could not cancel, so I requested another reservation for the Spring. I was told that reservation dates had not been released for next year and I could not reschedule, so I lost two days of payments totally over $200. No credit for a future stay was offered.
If Rec/Gov cannot schedule certain future dates, they should at least issue credit for a future stay. Despite what I consider to be a shortfall on the Rec/Gov system, I look forward to my next trip to Lassen.
steven b
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS
Due to snow/dangerous driving conditions forecast on the days I was scheduled to be there, I was not able to stay in the park as planned. It was too dangerous. I called Rec/Gov and explained the situation. I understood at that point I could not cancel, so I requested another reservation for the Spring. I was told that reservation dates had not been released for next year and I could not reschedule, so I lost two days of payments totally over $200. No credit for a future stay was offered.
If Rec/Gov cannot schedule certain future dates, they should at least issue credit for a future stay. Despite what I consider to be a shortfall on the Rec/Gov system, I look forward to my next trip to Lassen.
Location & Directions for Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
39489 Ca 44, Shingletown, CA 96088 United States
Elevation: 1,799 ft
Getting There
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. F...
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 mi 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.
Highway access
Access to Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins is via State Highway 44, which connects to Interstate 5 in Redding, approximately 48 miles to the west.
Near Lassen Volcanic National Park
The closest entrance is: Northwest Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 0.9 mi · 2 min
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: October 22, 2026
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