Manzanita Lake Group Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Mineral, CA, CA
Price: From $72 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The group campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and food storage lockers. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
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Manzanita Lake Group Campground offers well-maintained facilities and impressive views of Lassen Peak within walking distance of scenic Manzanita Lake, a popular fishing destination. Google reviews praise the clean facilities and pretty scenery, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Evening Grosbeak, American Dipper, and Western Tanager have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Manzanita Lake Group Campground: Book early to secure a more private site, as some sites are close together Located 30 minutes from the main park area but serves as an excellent base for exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park Manzanita Lake is within walking distance and offers fly fishing with catch-and-release policy and non-motorized boating
Skip Manzanita Lake Group Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available at sites. You prefer solitude - some sites have limited privacy due to close spacing. You are visiting during federal government shutdowns - payment and services may be unavailable.
Best time to visit Manzanita Lake Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Manzanita Lake (MINERAL, CA), Lost Creek Group (MINERAL, CA), Southwest Campground (CA), Summit Lake North (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Manzanita Lake Group Campground
Cell signal at Manzanita Lake Group Campground (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 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.The group campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and food storage lockers. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early to secure a more private site, as some sites are close together
Located 30 minutes from the main park area but serves as an excellent base for exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park
Manzanita Lake is within walking distance and offers fly fishing with catch-and-release policy and non-motorized boating
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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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.
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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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