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Manzanita Lake Campground

Campers at Manzanita Lake Campground
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Manzanita Lake Campground is located one mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance. This popular campground is ideal for families, RVs and trailers. Located adjacent to Manzanita Lake, campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

Region

Manzanita Lake

Elevation

5890 feet

Season

5/24/13 to snow closure (loops C&D close 10/1) No water after 10/15

Reservations

Loops A and C are reservable; Loops B and D are first-come, first-served

Fee

$18; $10 after 10/15 until snow closure

Number of sites

179

Maximum RV length

Maximum trailer length

Accessibility

Sites B-9, A-32

Restrooms

Flush toilets, vault toilets after 10/16

Water

Potable water available until 10/16

Food storage

Metal food locker (more about food storage)

Dump station

Yes

Amenities

Camper store, gift shop, coin-operated showers, coin operated laundromat, kayak rentals

Pets

Permitted (more about pet regulations)

Ranger-led programs

Scheduled programs are offered at Manzanita Lake

Phone

Payphone at Manzanita Lake Camper Store

Recreation

Hiking, backpacking, swimming, non-motorized boating, fishing, picnic ground

Notes

  • Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance
  • Dump station is open May 25 to October 15, 2013.
  • Reservation cards may be posted by the park for park sponsored groups in Loops B and D.
  • Loop D is a tents only area.

Reservations are available online at http://www.recreation.gov/ or by phone 1-877-444-6777. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance. Reservations are accepted beginning May 25, 2013 through October 1, 2013. All campsites are first-come, first-served beginning October 15, 2013.

Download the Manzanita Lake Campground handout.

 
Map of Manzanita Lake Campground

Did You Know?

View of devastated area from Main Park Road.

The 29 mile Main Park Road was constructed between 1925 and 1931, just 10 years after Lassen Peak erupted.  Near Lassen Peak the road reaches 8512 feet, making it the highest road in the Cascade Mountains.  It is not unusual for 40 feet of snow to accumulate on the road near Lake Helen.