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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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Manzanita Lake

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Total sites: 170
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Booking Window: 6 months

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@AmeeraE0BECC6A · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Beautiful. Could see the stars very clearly. Was very very cold but that was to be expected.
@JaredL3201078 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #A46
Great campsite right by the lake and visitor center with plenty of amenities
@GilA8FC3DBDB6C · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #B37
Our campsite was set slightly apart from others, which kept things quieter. Despite it being a Saturday night, people observed the quiet hour rules. The sites, restrooms and surrounding area were clean. The visitors center, with wifi access even at closed times, was about a 15-minute walk away, as was the trailhead to an excellent short hike to Chaos Crags Lake. And the walk around the lake at sunset was gorgeous, with Lassen perfectly reflected in the water.
@NickH1210492 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #A28
The camp host was unhelpful and rude. As far as I can tell the only thing she did was drive her car around 5 minutes before noon to yell at people that check out was at noon. And I literally mean yell. Otherwise, refer to the sign with all of the information you should need to know and dont bother to ask any questions.
@StephenS245469 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #B30
Beautiful spot, well maintained, wonderful, relaxing experience
@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #A4
The lake is beautiful and there were kayak and SUP rentals available. I wish I wouldve reserved a cabin because they looked very cozy. I didnt go in but there was a campground store and gasoline (no diesel) available.
@MarleneA369446 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #A37
We had reservation for 4 nights in early October. When we left, the dump station was locked leaving us scrambling. We paid $20 to dump at the KOA. Otherwise, we had a.great time.
@CynthiaS564883 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #C26
Great place to stay and would come back. The Host was mot very informative and did not tell us the loop we were in was closed the next day for the winter. We had to move our camp the next morning to another loop.
@MargaretB35008 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #C23
Manzanita Lake is beautiful year round. The camp sites are tidy and well maintained. Restrooms were clean. Paid showers had plenty of hot water and there is even a camp store that makes lattes!Lassen Park is a local gem that gives you so many options for hiking, kayaking and just soaking in the beauty!
@PeteC9C1AEF304 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #D22
Large rather busy campground. We stayed in the tent only loop so did not have as much disruption with generators. There is a camp store and an easy walk down to the lake.
@AnnetteWC91472 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #B51
Peaceful
@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #B35
Our campsite was clean and very spacious. The bathrooms were also clean and well-stocked. My only suggestion is that you switch to 2-ply toilet paper. One must pull off lots of the thin stuff that you currently provide in order to get clean and dry. We explored throughout the park while there. Two gems nearby to check out are the McArthur-Burney Falls and the Subway Cave. We had a wonderful time at Lassen.
@LucusL249C7875 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #B29
Clean campground and big space.
@CarlS3807743 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #A37
Very pretty and heavily forested campground. Facilities in poor conditions, even by National Park standards.Many sites RV friendly, even for trailers up to 30 feet
@AnneR7760816 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #D3
No one at the campground could help me switch sites. No one from recreation.gov could help me switch sites either. We ended up just camping in an empty site. Employees at camp store seemed bored and annoyed they had to be there. This campsite is run by a company not by NPS.
@RachelG3412840 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #D16
Prime location in the park near the visitor center, close to the lake, nice campground with showers and store
@LarryK7432403 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #C22
We had a reservation for two nights, someone was camping in our camp site and we had to contact the camp host, since the campers were not there. Although the camp host moved us to another site, the host was rude and demeaning.Otherwise, Lassen is a hidden gem of a NP.
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #A39
Great location, very clean, and spacious sites. The only (BIG) negative was that the staff collecting garbage has NO respect for those who believe in recycling. Everything we separated and put in the appropriate recyclable containers were just thrown in the garbage truck right in with the rest of the non-recyclable trash.
@AmandaC6826113 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #C28
Had a great time camping in Lassen. Campsite had lots of space, a little on a slant but tent site was good. Parking was on a curved pathway which was great. Restrooms were stocked and clean, I walked to D Loop which was closer than C Loop that I was in. Campground was clean and easy to navigate around. Camp Store was out of Wood on a Friday night around 4pm which was a disappointment. Showers cost 5 dollars and required a code, hot water would fade out into warm to cool water.
@AmandaG3609573 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #A18
The site was great. You only have 1 neighbor on one side of you which is nice. The campground was nice and clean. There were several hiking trails the are right near the campground. And the lake is right there as well.
@JrgenB18B7B574 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #C16
It is nice to have a little walk to the Manzanita Lake at the evening. What was not so good at the campground: It was not signed, wether a place has a reservation or not. That causes some confusions.
@SherrillFA6626 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #B47
Lovely, well-maintained campground
@MaryKaySE647E6 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #B2
Very well laid out campground (loop b), clean restrooms, clean showers. Small but decently stocked camp store. Enjoyed our nights there.
@HeatherC820487 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #C9
The campground was lovely/ There is a general store with anything you might have forgotten to pack. the lake is small and nice for a walk around. Wi-fi available at the museum. Beware. The campground host was horrible! She was very rude and seemed upset to be asked any questions. She told us not to come to her site even though she had an open sign up and is the camp host. I saw other campers have terrible interactions also with this woman who clearly does not want to do her job or be a host.
@GeorgeC007DA80 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #A14
Nice campground, recommended. We enjoyed our visit. Of course it was helpful to have a place to wash dishes - most of the bathhouses included a sink. There was also running water in the restrooms during the season when we visited. Lake was walking distance from the A loop. Most of the sites were occupied while we were there, as expected. We could see and hear our neighbors, however we felt there was a comfortable level of space between sites. Quiet hours were closely observed when we visited -- all guests were very respectful.

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