Phase 1 of the Manzanita Lake campground rehabilitation project is complete.  Click here to read more about the Manzanita Lake Campground Project

Throughout the summer, approximately half of the park's campsites are reservable in four campgrounds. An additional four campgrounds are first-come, first-served. All group sites and horse corrals require reservations. See each campground for detailed information.

• Please note that in designated non-reserveable sites and campgrounds, the park may post reservation cards for park sponsored groups such as researchers or park volunteers.
  

* Fire rings are equipped with grills. (Campfires are currently permitted in developed campgrounds in the fire ring provided at each site.) 

* Bear-proof storage lockers dimensions are: 3 feet high, 3 feet deep, and 4 feet wide.

Butte Lake
Open through October 31, 2009, weather permitting. Dry camping after September 14
Phone Reserve: 1-877-444-6777 
Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station. Elevation: 6100'
Number of sites: 101
Daily Fee: $16, dry camping is $10
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush and vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. One disabled site #A6.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, Loop B. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777. Loop A is first-come, first-served. Reservations will not be accepted during the period of 9/15 - 10/31. Walk-in only during this time.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Butte Lake Group Site (By Reservation Only) Open: June 5 - September 14, 2009, weather permitting.
Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station.
Elevation: 6100'
Number of Sites: 6
Daily Fee: $50
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush and vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming.
Site Rules: Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Crags
Open June 12 - September 22, 2009.  
Location: 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake.
Elevation: 5700'
Number of sites: 45
Daily Fee: $12
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, drinking water.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: No
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake
Open July 2 - October 15 2009, weather permitting
Location: On the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.
Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: 18
Daily Fee: $10
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming, fishing.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: No
Additional Notes: The last 6 miles into Juniper Lake is rough dirt road and not recommended for buses, motor homes or trailers. NO WATER. No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake Group Site (By Reservation Only)
Open July 2 - September 14 2009, weather permitting
Location: Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.
Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: 2
Daily Fee: $30 per group, maximum of 15 people.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, fishing, swimming. No potable water available.
Site Rules: Tent camping only. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.
Additional Notes: No potable water for human consumption. No hookups or dump station. No pets allowed on trails.

Juniper Lake Stock Corral (High Line Only, By Reservation Only)
Open July 2 - September 14, 2009, weather permitting
Location: Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.
Elevation: 6792'
Number of sites: Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Maximum 10 people.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $10 per night.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, boat launch, fishing, swimming.
Site Rules: Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Maximum 8 animals and 4 licensed vehicles. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and remove from site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Contact the Fee Office at the number below for further information and site rules.
Reservations: Yes, starting April 17, 2010 - Required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office at (530) 335-7029
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for ALL horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.

Lost Creek - Group Site (By Reservation Only)
Open June 12 - September 28, 2009, weather permitting. Closed July 28 - August 3, 2009.

Location: 4.5 miles south of Manzanita Lake on the Lassen Volcanic National Park Road.
Elevation: 5700'
Number of sites: 8
Daily Fee: $50
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, drinking water.
Site Rules: Seven sites can can accomodate groups of 10-25 people. Maximum of 6 cars or 1 bus per site. Accomodates tents and RV's. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777.

Manzanita Lake
Open until snow closure, 2009, Loops C & D close October 6, Loops A & B dry after October 20 until snow closure.
Location: Adjacent to and south of Manzanita Lake
Elevation: 5890'
Number of sites: 179
Daily Fee: $18 during the summer season; $10 after October 20 until snow closure.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. Pay phone, food, showers, laundromat, and gift shop are located nearby at the Camper Store. Disabled sites at #B-9 and #A-32.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 licensed vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes Loops A & C, use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777. Loops B & D are first come, first served. Reservations not accepted during 10/6 - 10/30. First-come, first-served camping only during this time.
Additional Notes: Dump station open May 22 - October 19; there are no RV hookups. * There will be no water in the campground from 10/20 to 10/24.

Southwest Walk-In     Open year-round
Location: Located on the east side of Visitor Center parking area (near Southwest Entrance Station).
Elevation: 6700'
Number of sites: 21
Daily Fee: $14
Amenities: Tent camping only, picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, no potable water or flush toilets available Oct. 9 through May 15. Close to Sulphur Works, Mill Creek Falls and Brokeoff Mountain trailheads. Ranger-led programs on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: No.
Additional Notes: The walk-in is located adjacent to the parking area; there is no hike. RVs may park overnight in the campground parking lot. Fee applies.

Summit Lake North
Open June 26 - September 22, 2009, weather permitting
Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance. Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 46
Daily Fee: $18
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, drinking water, swimming.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, Loop B. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone at 1-877-444-6777. Reservations are not accepted for the dates of 6/26 - 7/1 and 9/15 - 9/21. During these times, sites are first-come, first-served.
Loop A is first come, first served.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Summit Lake South
Open June 26 - October 30, 2009, weather permitting 
Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 48
Daily Fee: $16
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, swimming.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 licensed vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes, loop C & D. Use the www.recreation.gov website to reserve your spot, or phone 1-877-444-6777. Reservations are not accepted for the dates of 6/26 -7/1  and 9/15 - 10/30. Sites are first-come, first-served during this time.
Loop E is tents only and first come, first served.
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Portable water available from 9/22 through closing.

Summit Lake Stock Corral (By Reservation Only)
Open June 26 - September 15, 2009, weather permitting
Location: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake at Summit Lake.
Elevation: 6695'
Number of sites: 1 corral, which can be divided into 2, if needed, with a maximum of 8 animals.
Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $14 per campsite per night.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming. Water is available for stock only.
Site Rules: Parking is limited to six licensed vehicles. Maximum of 10 people. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and place in container at site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: Yes - starting April 17, 2010 required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office at (530) 335-7029
Additional Notes: NO POTABLE WATER. Water is available for stock only. Back country permits required for all horse/stock use in the park. No pets allowed on trails.

Warner Valley
Open through October 31, 2009, with water, then dry camping after September 22, weather permitting. 
Location: 1 mile west of Warner Valley Ranger Station via dirt road, and 17 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers.
Elevation: 5650'
Number of sites: 18
Daily Fee: $14 in the summer, $10 dry camping.
Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, fishing in stream.
Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM.
Reservations: No
Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Potable water available mid June through late September.