Manzanita Lake
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MINERAL, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (971 reviews)
Season: May through October
Manzanita Lake Campground (elevation 5,900 ft.) is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of the 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. The facility is conveniently located one mile south of the park entrance, close to The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Fishing
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Manzanita Lake is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park with well-maintained facilities and scenic views of Lassen Peak. Google reviews (4.5/5 stars) praise the clean facilities, pretty scenery, and convenient location as a base for exploring the park.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Badger, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Evening Grosbeak, American Dipper, Western Tanager, and Common Nighthawk documented in the area.
Insider tips for Manzanita Lake: Book early to secure more private sites, as some sites are close together with limited privacy Located one mile south of park entrance, about 30 minutes from main park attractions but well-positioned as a base Walking distance to Manzanita Lake for fishing and scenic views of Lassen Peak
Skip Manzanita Lake if: Traveling outside May-October season (campground closed). You need RV hookups (no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs). You prefer maximum site privacy (some sites are close together).
Best time to visit Manzanita Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Manzanita Lake Group Campground (Mineral, CA), Lost Creek Group (MINERAL, CA), Southwest Campground (CA), Summit Lake North (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Manzanita Lake
Cell signal at Manzanita Lake (MINERAL, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Manzanita Lake Campground (elevation 5,900 ft.) is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of the 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. The facility is conveniently located one mile south of the park entrance, close to The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early to secure more private sites, as some sites are close together with limited privacy
Located one mile south of park entrance, about 30 minutes from main park attractions but well-positioned as a base
Walking distance to Manzanita Lake for fishing and scenic views of Lassen Peak
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Redding, California drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to Manzanita Lake Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen Volcanic National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen Volcanic National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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