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Published: Jun 4, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Manzanita Lake Campground - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Manzanita Lake Campground located in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California offers the opportunity to camp next to Manzanita Lake. 

Manzanita Lake Campground

The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is located approximately 28 miles from Manzanita Lake at the southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Don't miss our full Lassen Volcanic National Park Camping Guide! 

Season:

Loops A & B: 6/1 - snow closure
Loop C & D : 6/1 - 10/13
Group sites: 6/1 - 6/29, 9/7-10/13

Number of Sites:  179

Location in the park: One mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance

Campsite cost: $26 per night when water is on and $15 per night when off

Reservations:

Prior to 7/1, only sites in Loop A and C are reservable.
Beginning 7/1, all sites are reservable.
Sites that do not have a reservation placard may be used for first-come, first-served camping for a single night only; a reservation may begin the following day.

Groups sites are reservation only
Camping cabins are reservation only
Reservations must be made at least four days in advance.

Latitude/Longitude: 

  • Latitude:
  • 40.5291667
  • 40° 31' 45.0001" N
  • Longitude:
  • -121.5638889
  • 121° 33' 50.0000" W

Elevation: 5890 feet

Accessible Sites: Sites B-9, A-32

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

Check out all of the epic things to do in Lassen Volcanic NP

 

Manzanita Lake Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months and a minimum of 4 days of your arrival date

First Come, First Served? Yes, Loops B and D are first-come, first-served

Manzanita Lake Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Flush toilets, vault toilets after 10/15

Payphone: Payphone at Manzanita Lake Camp Store

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire ring in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water? Yes, Potable water available until 10/15

Site B52

RV Camping at Manzanita Lake Campground

RV Length:  40 feet

Trailer Length: 40 feet 

Dump Station: Yes

Generators: Generators may be used only from 8 am to 10 am; 12 pm to 2 pm; and 5 pm to 7 pm. 

Hookups: There are no electricity, water, or sewer hookups

How to get to Manzanita Lake Campground

From Redding, California drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to Manzanita Lake Campground.
 

Manzanita Lake Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 6

The number of cars per campsite: 2 licensed vehicles and 3 tents per camp pad

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

Maximum Stay: limited to 14 days

 

Manzanita Lake Campground Map 

Manzanita Lake Campground Photos

Site A5

 

Site A6

 

Site A9

 

Site A11

 

Site A45

 

Site B17

 

Site B20

 

Site B24

 

Site B32

 

Site B33

 

Site B40

 

Site B52

 

Site C1

 

Site C8

 

Site C18

 

Site C22

 

Site C25

 

Site C44

 

Site D1

 

Site D16

 

Site D18

 

Site D20

 

Site D25

Additional Resources

National Parks in California – check out all of the National Park sites you can visit during your trip to California

National Park checklist – Checklist of all of the National Parks sites in the United States.

Camping Games - Check out a ton of fun games that are perfect for camping. 

Camping Tips - Camping tips from a park ranger! 

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