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    Lassen Volcanic

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Manzanita Lake Group Campsites

Campers at Manzanita Lake Campground
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Manzanita Lake Group sites are within the Manzanita Lake Campground which 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. No water after 10/15/13

Reservations

Reservations required

Fee

$50

Number of sites

5 total - combining 2 or 3 adjacent family sites to make 1 group site in loop B

Maximum RV length

Maximum trailer length

Accessibility

Restrooms

Flush toilets, vault toilets after 10/15

Water

Potable water available until 10/15

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

  • Dump station is open 5/24/13 to 10/15/13.

Reservations are available online at www.recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance. Reservations are accepted May 24 to June 27, 2013 and September 3 to October 14, 2013. All campsites are first-come, first-served between June 28 and September 2, 2013, and first-come, first-served beginning October 15, 2013 until snow closure.

School groups may reserve sites in May, June and September, October.

Download the Manzanita Lake Campground handout.

 
Map of Manzanita Lake Campground

Did You Know?

closeup of white flowers of smelowskia flower

The Lassen Smelowskia flower only grows within Lassen Volcanic National Park, with the largest population on Lassen Peak, and is considered a Threatened and Endangered Species.