Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Manzanita Lake Campground, located within the boundaries of Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers a classic, rustic camping experience nestled in a serene forest setting. This location is defined by its dramatic volcanic landscape and proximity to the tranquil waters of Manzanita Lake. Unlike developed private resorts, this park focuses on providing an authentic connection to nature. It is a highly sought-after destination for travelers who prioritize mountain scenery, quiet surroundings, and <strong>immediate access to trailheads</strong> while exploring northern California.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in the northwest corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park near Mineral, CA, the campground is surrounded by towering pines and volcanic peaks. The park sits at a high elevation, creating a distinct mountain climate that is often much cooler than the surrounding valleys. Visitors are treated to <strong>panoramic views of Lassen Peak</strong>, which serves as a constant, majestic backdrop to the daily experience of staying in this protected wilderness area.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The campground is designed for a traditional camping experience rather than luxury convenience. RV sites are available, though they lack utility hookups such as electricity, water, or sewer connections. The facility provides essential comforts including <strong>potable water spigots</strong>, vault toilets, and fire rings for evening campfires. Because this is a national park setting, guests should come prepared for dry camping. The site remains a top choice for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The primary draw of this location is the spectacular Manzanita Lake, which is perfect for <strong>non-motorized boating and fishing</strong>. Hikers can easily access miles of trails that lead to fascinating geological features, including hydrothermal areas and mud pots. During the warmer months, the lake area serves as a hub for photography, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Visitors can also drive the park highway to reach iconic landmarks like the Bumpass Hell trail.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>Manzanita Lake is best suited for self-contained RV travelers who enjoy rustic, primitive-style camping in a quiet environment. It is an ideal base camp for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who prefer staying in the heart of the national park rather than in nearby towns. If you value <strong>serene wilderness surroundings</strong> over modern resort amenities, this park offers an unparalleled home base for discovering the wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park.</p>



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.

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Lassen Volcanic/Manzanita Lake

Visit Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA. Enjoy rustic RV camping, scenic lake views, and direct access to mountain hiking trails.

Manzanita Lake Campground: Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Had a great stay at Manzanita Campground. It's in a beautiful, convenient location with the lake, a store, and showers just a short distance away. The toilets are also nearby and very clean. Overall, it's a lovely campground with excellent amenities!

I tent camped there, but the cabins sure looked nice!  The campground bathrooms, however, were very dirty.  Use the restrooms at the campstore, instead.  They were clean and plumbed with flushing toilets.  Reports were that the showers only had cold water, so needless to say, I didn't shower.

The campgrounds were clean. Every camp reservation came a decent size bear box which is not the cleanest. I would suggest bringing a disposable cover to lay down and put your stuff. Every camp reservation also had a picnic table which was old. We did not use picnic tables. The restroom was very dirty and was not cleaned occasionally

This campground is in a great location (within the national park and by a lake) and had no mosquitoes, which was great. The campsites were fairly small and close together, but the amenities were terrible. There were lights in the bathrooms but they didn’t have them on (no switches for people so they are controlled by the campground company), no light at the dish washing station (which had an old sponge full of insect eggs), and three bathroom buildings next to each other (one with three toilets, one with one toilet, and a handicap accessible one) but only pay showers that were far away (a 5-10 minute walk)at their general store. Everyone had to change, use the bathroom, and brush our teeth in the dark. Also, there was a woman in a wheelchair camping by us and the one handicap accessible bathroom was always kept locked so she couldn’t use it.

Great campsite with great facilities. Everything is very well kept and facilities are clean. Very pretty scenery. You are about 30 minutes away from the main middle part of the park but it is the best jumping off point for the entire park.

Usual fire pit, bear box, and table. Privacy is a little lacking because some sites are very close to each other. Lots of bathrooms and trash cans in the campground. Showers are a short walk.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Manzanita Lake Campground is spacious, quiet, full of trees, no hook-ups, bathrooms are clean, and have flush toilets.  No cell service.  Plan to be pretty much on your own.  We were there in June 2024 when they were remodeling their laundry and shower facility, so it was closed while we were there.  Also, their camp store only had a few items in it and no food.  The lake is beautiful and there were lots of fishermen fishing.  Be bear aware, even when the ranger says they haven't come down yet and are still up in the higher elevation.  Not their not!  Here's a picture of one, just outside of camp.  Also, if you're planning on visiting Lassen, check the website before you come up.  In June 2024 the park was still closed due to snow.

This is a hit or miss campground in Lassen Volcano. The sites and roads are VERY dusty. You'll find your vehicle and equipment covered after only a day or two. The restrooms are mostly vault toilets, and the restroom with flushing toilets has no lights - bring a flashlight at night. The cabins also have no electricity. The mattresses in them have no sheets or pillows. As of June 2024, the shower building is under repair due to a tree falling on it. Otherwise this campsite is in an excellent location with lots of great shade, lovely trees, and beautiful lake views a short walk away. Once the store opens again it'll be even better.

Really nice campground. The camping spaces are very neatly organized around the pathway and it's easy to setup camp once you get there. Carry food to store in the bear lockers and download an offline map of the area, because reception is far and few between.

Overall a wonderful experience during the colder months. Pack for extreme cold nights.

Can someone confirm if/when the campground is destroyed by the Dixie fire?.. 😢

This place is great, they have a laundry mat, showers, bathrooms, and a small store.
Showers are unlimited time, so soak it up.

Really good hikes all around the place. Camping we did not, but drove around the spots. Look so good.

You can't beat it here, a must stop.

Came to get away from the heat in the valley ,and enjoy a day of hiking ,and the great out doors.

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Lassen Volcanic/Manzanita Lake