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Lassen Volcanic/Manzanita Lake

Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in Northern California and is home to the Manzanita Lake Mineral Campground. This campground is situated on the shore of Manzanita Lake, a beautiful lake surrounded by lush forests and the majestic Lassen Peak. The campground offers a variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, and boating. The lake is also a great spot for bird watching, as many species of waterfowl and other birds can be seen in the area. The campground also offers a variety of amenities, such as picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms. Visitors can also take advantage of the nearby trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The campground is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Manzanita Lake)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Restroom/Showers ($)
• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Facility

• Type (National Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (83)
• Dirt Sites (83)
• No Hookups (83)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Catherine Hunt

November 12, 2025

We had a 3 night reservation in mid-October. We decided to cancel our reservation a few days before the free cancellation date due to the government shut down. We didn’t know whether the campground will be open and there was no update on the website. We also found out that they turn off the water in the campground starting mid-October. We stayed in another private RV campground that was 15 minutes away. We visited the campground when we were there, and it would have been nice to stay inside the park since it is a long drive to get to the trails. Manzanita Lake is beautiful.

Tony Iuga

November 06, 2025

Large and well-kept campground, good base for exploring Lassen Park. Just heads up that some sites are quite close to one another with no privacy, so try to book early to get a more private spot. Also recommend walking the trail around the lake for some unreal views!

Eric Bradley

October 25, 2025

My wife and I stayed there, October 16th and 17th During the government shut down. When we got to the gate, there was no way to pay so we proceeded to the campground. Went through loop B and found a site and set up and didn’t go over to see the camp host because we didn’t know she was there. I had planned on going and Finding a way to pay after being set up by means of the iron ranger or other means. About an hour after getting there and set up the Camp host knocked on our door and I came out to greet her. She immediately was nasty and calling me a thief and a squatter and that she was going to call the Ranger. I tried to explain our situation and she didn’t want to hear my explanation at all. The rudest camp host I have ever dealt with. I actually said “ you could be nice” and she said no no no and stormed away. My wife went back to her to try to explain the situation and she also yelled at my wife so we walked away. The Ranger came by about 30 minutes later and I explained the situation and he gave us a warning and said that there have been squatters Lately since the shutdown and I said I had no intention of not paying for our campsite. The worst absolute experience ever at a national park. This camp host ruined it.

Marcus K.

September 14, 2025

Simple but beautiful campground. Use Recreation.gov to reserve a site. If you dont have reservation you still need to log into. The site to claim a spot. Fortunately there is wifi at the visitor center (not at the park store). Keep in mind that there is no water available. Need to bring your own. Also, no cell service but campground is sparsely tree covered. We were able to use Starlink just fine at our site. Lots of hiking nearby including a beautiful trail right from camp.

lauren mcdonald

September 04, 2025

Great campsite with clean bathrooms. They do have showers you can use for $5 per person. Nice camp-store as well with necessities, local Lassen wine bottles, and some hot food.

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