Can you reserve a site at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?

Yes, Manzanita Lake Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Manzanita Lake Group Campground, California — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Manzanita Lake Group Campground is located at the west end of Loop B in Manzanita Lake Campground, the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of 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.

Recreation

Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen who enjoy the 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. Many family-friendly hikes are available, as well as those for more experienced hikers.

Facilities

The group campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and food storage lockers. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A camp host is on-site.

This facility is conveniently located one mile south of the northern park entrance, close to the Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails. Campfire and educational programs are presented at the museum and amphitheater.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 5,900 feet, adjacent to Manzanita Lake, surrounded by towering Jeffrey and ponderosa pines.

The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of more than 950 species of animals and flowering plants. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.

Lassen contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 states, after Mount St. Helens.

The facts

5 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 15 people per site
Loops: MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Site types

5 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

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5 campsites at Manzanita Lake Group Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
B20,22	MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	15	🐾
B24,25,27	MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	15	🐾
B28,30	MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	26 ft	15	🐾
B31,32	MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	27 ft	15	🐾
B33,34	MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	45 ft	15	🐾

Getting there

From Redding, California, take State Highway 48 miles east. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to Manzanita Lake Campground. Proceed to Loop B and go west to the back side of the loop where the group campsites are located.

40.52917, -121.56389 · 40°31'45.0"N 121°33'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	42	46	50	61	70	79	78	72	59	47	40
Low °F	22	22	24	28	35	41	46	45	41	33	26	22
Precip in	6.5	5.5	6.4	4.3	2.9	1.3	0.3	0.3	0.7	2.7	4.7	6.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Manzanita Lake Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?: Yes, Manzanita Lake Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Manzanita Lake Group Campground have?: 5 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Manzanita Lake Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Manzanita Lake Group Campground

Manzanita Lake less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Creek Group 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Ranger-Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours 6.4 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Summit Lake North 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Summit Lake South 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Summit Lake Stock Corral 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Loomis Museum 0.5 mi · Facility
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 6.5 mi · Facility
Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring 6.6 mi · Campground
Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall 6.6 mi · Facility
Big Pine Campground 8.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Manzanita Lake Group Campground