Lost Creek Group
Lost Creek Group is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.56250, -121.51667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530 595-6121
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lost Creek Group
Overview Lost Creek Group Campground (elevation 5,700 ft.) is approximately five miles south of Manzanita Lake, and close to the Lost Creek and Devastated areas. Located on the main park road, it is also in close proximity to the main attractions and hiking trails of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the general store, showers and other amenities. The Loomis Museum and educational programs are a within a short drive. Recreation Within a short drive, campers can access several hiking trails and Manzanita Lake. The lake is popular with fly fishermen for catching trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. Non-motorized boating is also permitted with kayak rentals nearby. Facilities There are eight group sites within the campground, each containing picnic tables, campfire rings, food storage lockers and parking. Drinking water is provided. The facility does not provide electric and water hookups. The closest dump station is at Manzanita Lake. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic. Natural Features The Lost Creek area has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by large ponderosa pines. The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most r
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Old Station Rv Dump Station · 9.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blue Star Gas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 355 designated routes (319 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek Group Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $62 | — |
| Lost Creek Organization Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Crags Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Manzanita Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) | National park campground | 3.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Manzanita Lake | National park campground | 3.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.