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Manzanita Lake Campground in California
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Manzanita Lake Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

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As of September 2026, Manzanita Lake Campground is a campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California with 170 campsites. Manzanita Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Manzanita Lake Campground is located at 40.5292° N, 121.5639° W.
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Manzanita Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Campsites held at once: 4 campsite(s) held
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Manzanita Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Manzanita Lake Campground

  • Standard 133
  • Tent 36
  • RV 1
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 15–19 ft1 site
  • 20–24 ft21 sites
  • 25–29 ft37 sites
  • 30–34 ft25 sites
  • 35–39 ft17 sites
  • 40–44 ft17 sites
  • 45–49 ft16 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Manzanita Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
A03Manzanita Loop AStandard640 ft-
A04Manzanita Loop AStandard637 ft-
A05Manzanita Loop ATent6--
A06Manzanita Loop ATent6--
A07Manzanita Loop AStandard625 ft-
A08Manzanita Loop AStandard635 ft-
A09Manzanita Loop AStandard624 ft-
A10Manzanita Loop AStandard640 ft-
A13Manzanita Loop AStandard635 ft-
A14Manzanita Loop ATent6--
A15Manzanita Loop AStandard642 ft-
A16Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A17Manzanita Loop AStandard633 ft-
A18Manzanita Loop AStandard625 ft-
A19Manzanita Loop AStandard625 ft-
A20Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A21Manzanita Loop AStandard624 ft-
A22Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A23Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A25Manzanita Loop AStandard620 ft-
A26Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A27Manzanita Loop AStandard620 ft-
A28Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A29Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A30Manzanita Loop ATent6--
A31Manzanita Loop AStandard628 ft-
A32Manzanita Loop AStandard640 ftAccessible
A33Manzanita Loop AStandard616 ft-
A34Manzanita Loop AStandard626 ft-
A35Manzanita Loop AStandard625 ft-
A36Manzanita Loop AStandard624 ft-
A37Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A38Manzanita Loop AStandard625 ft-
A39Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A40Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A41Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A42Manzanita Loop AStandard630 ft-
A43Manzanita Loop AStandard640 ft-
A44Manzanita Loop AStandard635 ft-
A45Manzanita Loop AStandard645 ft-
A46Manzanita Loop AStandard626 ft-
A47Manzanita Loop AStandard624 ft-
A48Manzanita Loop AStandard640 ft-
A49Manzanita Loop AStandard628 ft-
B01Manzanita Loop BStandard640 ft-
B02Manzanita Loop BStandard635 ft-
B03Manzanita Loop BStandard628 ft-
B04Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B05Manzanita Loop BStandard624 ft-
B06Manzanita Loop BStandard628 ft-
B07Manzanita Loop BStandard625 ft-
B08Manzanita Loop BStandard640 ft-
B09Manzanita Loop BStandard640 ftAccessible
B10Manzanita Loop BStandard629 ft-
B11Manzanita Loop BStandard635 ft-
B12Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B13Manzanita Loop BStandard624 ft-
B14Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B15Manzanita Loop BStandard636 ft-
B16Manzanita Loop BStandard635 ft-
B17Manzanita Loop BStandard629 ft-
B18Manzanita Loop BStandard628 ft-
B19Manzanita Loop BStandard627 ft-
B20Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B21Manzanita Loop BStandard628 ft-
B22Manzanita Loop BStandard626 ft-
B23Manzanita Loop BStandard630 ft-
B24Manzanita Loop BStandard631 ft-
B25Manzanita Loop BStandard635 ft-
B26Manzanita Loop BStandard629 ft-
B27Manzanita Loop BStandard630 ft-
B28Manzanita Loop BStandard626 ft-
B29Manzanita Loop BStandard640 ft-
B30Manzanita Loop BStandard626 ft-
B31Manzanita Loop BStandard627 ft-
B32Manzanita Loop BStandard627 ft-
B33Manzanita Loop BStandard635 ft-
B34Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B35Manzanita Loop BStandard636 ft-
B36Manzanita Loop BRV635 ft-
B37Manzanita Loop BStandard636 ft-
B38Manzanita Loop BStandard625 ft-
B39Manzanita Loop BStandard638 ft-
B40Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B41Manzanita Loop BStandard626 ft-
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
B42Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B43Manzanita Loop BStandard627 ft-
B44Manzanita Loop BStandard630 ft-
B45Manzanita Loop BStandard640 ft-
B46Manzanita Loop BStandard645 ft-
B47Manzanita Loop BStandard632 ft-
B48Manzanita Loop BStandard634 ft-
B49Manzanita Loop BStandard634 ft-
B51Manzanita Loop BStandard634 ft-
B53Manzanita Loop BStandard620 ft-
C01Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C02Manzanita Loop CStandard626 ft-
C03Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C04Manzanita Loop CStandard635 ft-
C05Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C06Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C07Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C08Manzanita Loop CTent6--
C09Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C10Manzanita Loop CStandard632 ft-
C11Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C12Manzanita Loop CStandard632 ft-
C13Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C14Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C15Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C16Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C17Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C18Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C19Manzanita Loop CStandard635 ft-
C20Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C21Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C22Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C23Manzanita Loop CStandard622 ft-
C24Manzanita Loop CTent6--
C25Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C26Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C27Manzanita Loop CTent6--
C28Manzanita Loop CStandard645 ft-
C29Manzanita Loop CStandard645 ft-
C30Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C31Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C32Manzanita Loop CStandard630 ft-
C33Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C34Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C35Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C36Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C37Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C38Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C39Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C40Manzanita Loop CStandard625 ft-
C41Manzanita Loop CStandard640 ft-
C42Manzanita Loop CTent6--
C43Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
C44Manzanita Loop CStandard636 ft-
C45Manzanita Loop CStandard627 ft-
C46Manzanita Loop CStandard624 ft-
C47Manzanita Loop CStandard620 ft-
D01Manzanita Loop DTent6--
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About Manzanita Lake Campground

Overview

Manzanita Lake Campground (elevation 5,900 ft.) is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of the scenic Manzanita Lake, a popular fishing and family destination, and offers impressive views of Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park at 10,457 feet.

The facility is conveniently located one mile south of the park entrance, close to The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails. Educational programs are presented at the museum and amphitheater.

Recreation

Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen, but the campground does maintain a catch-and-release policy. Non-motorized boating is also permitted and Kayak rentals are available nearby. The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikers.

Facilities

Manzanita Lake Campground is forested with Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines and has many comforts in the campground or close by, including pay showers, a general store and paved roads.

Flush toilets and running water are turned on during the summer, vault toilets are available outside of the peak season. For more information visit the park's Camping web page.

Natural Features

The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.

Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.

Rules and notices at Manzanita Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Manzanita Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be bear aware; food and scented products must be stored in the bear lockers provided at each campsite

Pets require a 6-ft. leash, may not be left unattended and are not allowed on trails

There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups

Motorized boats are not permitted on the lake

Campsites are limited to 3 tents, 6 people and 2 vehicles (including RV) per site.

An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. We highly recommend purchasing a digital pass through Rec.gov

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.

Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Manzanita Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Manzanita Lake Campground?

Manzanita Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Manzanita Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Manzanita Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Manzanita Lake Campground have?

Manzanita Lake Campground has 170 campsites.

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