Manzanita Lake
Manzanita Lake is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.52917, -121.56389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Visitor Center
- 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 Manzanita Lake
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 po
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Old Station Rv Dump Station · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blue Star Gas · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 295 designated routes (305 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita Lake Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $15–$101 | — |
| Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) | National park campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Manzanita Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Rocky Knoll | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Crags Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Lost Creek Organization Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.