Manzanita Lake Campground, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Manzanita Lake Campground is part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California (55 min east of Redding, CA) with an elevation of 5,897 feet. Manzanita Lake Campground is rated 4.4 stars from 512 reviews. There are a total of 170 campsites including 36 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid November. 133 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 67 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, general store, accessible, laundry facility, restroom, trash dumpster, gasoline pump, firewood, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets, water sports rental. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.4 out of 5

5 star		64%
4 star		18%
3 star		9%
2 star		5%
1 star		2%

@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Jul 22, 2025 at Campsite #A22

Had site A 22. Pull through that slopes off in the front half of sight. Neighbor sites are close by. One way road so picnic for site is on drivers side so not convenient with rv. Interior roads have lots of overhanging branches but its doable. Not many sites are friendly for taller 5th wheels. Made the best of it. Park itself was nice. No Verizon service.

@charlesd633372 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #A18

Very nice. Clean. Quiet. Large spaces. Great store with gas! We will spend more time in future and use lake.

@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #B31

I loved this campground. Sites are roomy, it was really quiet too.

@CarolF5826399 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #B51

Needs WiFi at least.

@DustinC7739352 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #A46

Absolutely wonderful campgrounds, within 5 minute walk of the lake. Sites were large, not super close to each other and had plenty of shade! Fire rings, bear boxes and picnic tables came with all sires, also very convenient to have camp store about 5 minutes walk away with food.

@KaylaA824EBD17 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #C44

We stayed at a secluded site with a nice fire pit. The showers are clean and warm and you just have to pay $5 for the code (for everyone in your party) to access them. The lake itself is gorgeous and was warm enough to sit on an inner tube and read.

@AmyA9622135 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #A31

It is a large campground which means privacy is limited. In site A21, we only had one close neighbor. A large tent or multiple tents would easily fit in this site. Overall very clean and well maintained. Would stay here again.

@AndyC5062946 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #B20

Manzanita Lake is awesome and challenging to fish. Beautiful setting indeed. The campground is well maintained and organized but some of the sites are just ill conceived and too close together or right on the road. We had some problems with overhead branches in our fifth-wheel and our "pull-through" site was really a pull in but back out.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #D26

I love the tent only areas...and the lake is awesome.

@LorraineH69DD5 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #C5

Large camp ground with multiple spots for groups. Shower and store and GAS available.

@AshleyG5240356 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #B3

This place was perfect! So close to popular spots in the park. I liked being near the lake as well! The camper store had everything you could need. Spaces were large and clean. The bathrooms were clean as well. Honestly, no complaints. I would stay here again.

@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #A23

Beautiful lake. The store offers showers, and the bathrooms have running water and flush toilets. Some loops like "B" seem to have sites right on top of each other- no bushes to give privacy. We were on the outside of A loop and had plenty of space.

@EmilyD2011259 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #D27

The campground is large and has amazing tree cover. We weren't quite sure where our tent should go as the spots are really close together and there wasn't a designated area for the tent. The bear lockers worked great, but one thing to note is that each loop shares one bathroom facility. The campground was pretty loud with lots of families but overall a great spot.

@KenE7914428 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #B49

The maintenance crews were out every day and did a commendable job of keeping a busy campground well cared for. I know, unfortunately, that long term maintenance issues have been underfunded for years. That makes me all the more appreciative of the work your people do to provide a good experience.

@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #B13

The area was crowded but quiet and clean.

@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #A43

We have tent-camped here two times now. It's a nice, neat, and clean campground. Campsites are adequately spaced between sites. Restrooms kept clean. Path to Lake Manzanita was easy to find and the trail around the lake is easy to walk. Noticed several people renting the kayaks on the lake. Beautiful area! Would certainly recommend!

@DonghoH34275A5 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #A5

It was fantastic.

@MikeS6104174 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #C4

Campers should refrain from walking through others sites just to save a few steps to the bathroom. Every bathroom has a paved path to it so no need to be rude. Also generator hours are not a suggestion but a regulation.

@BrookJ196F82C8 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #B18

Our family had a great experience tent camping at the Manzanita Lake Campground. We stayed for five nights in mid-July. The campground, bathrooms and showers were very clean. The roads and trails were well marked and maintained. We would defiantly do it again.

@MichaelM865688 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #D15

Great general campsite for families. Generally, I am open to differing levels of accommodations at national parks, but I was very impressed with the campsite. Large sites on the D loop, walking distance to the lake, and close to a lot of amenities (like the general store). I intend to come back in the future.

@BruceS5371230 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #C7

Typical Park Service campground in a beautiful setting. Make sure to walk around the lake to get a wonderful look at Mt Lassen. There are no electrical hookups, typical for the PS. The store has all the basics, and there are showers and gas. There is no cellphone service at the campground, but you can get a signal on the other side of the lake. The nearby visitor center has free WiFi. The park offers great hikes and beautiful scenery. A wonderful place to visit, usually with few crowds.

@SierraF9A46E14 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #D26

Beautiful lake, morning hike around the lake spectacular with birds, ducks & fish jumping.

@RosaG0DFAF0650 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #B30

The campsite was big and we had no one behind us other than just the forest at night it felt like we were alone looking towards the trees, we liked it. It was also close to the restrooms and trash cans. Even though there are trees around we did not get much shade in the morning, like the campsite next to us.

@SierrahAEAF3D9 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #D18

Very spacious sites, felt secluded even though the campsite was fully booked when we were there. Clean, simple bathrooms with a very nice camp store and very easy access to Manzanita Lake. Will definitely stay again!

@SabrinaH340153 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #D7

Loved the lake and the fact that you could rent kayaks on site. Some cell service is only thing I can think of to improve on. You can get Wifi at the museum, but it's kind of a pain to go back and forth there daily. Camp sites were nice and it's the first camp ground I've stayed at where there is usually hand soap in the bathrooms.

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