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Manzanita Lake Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
170[1]
Nightly fee from
$15[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[4]

Manzanita Lake is a campground run by the National Park Service in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 170 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 133 standard nonelectric sites, 36 tent only nonelectric sites and 1 rv nonelectric site[1]. Of the 170 sites, 131 accept an RV or trailer and 170 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[4]. NPS lists the campground's dates as the earliest it may open and the latest it may close, and they can change with weather, road status or public safety[7]. NPS says bookings open 6 months ahead and stay open until the day you arrive, and park staff does not handle reservations[8]. Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[9][10]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 people at most sites[11].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 170
Site types[1] 133 standard nonelectric, 36 tent only nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[12] 179, 179 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[13] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 45 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 131 sites, tent at 170 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 1:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[11] 6

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Campsite[16] $26
Campsite (water off)[2] $15
Group campsite[17] $72
One-room camping cabin[18] $76
Two-room camping cabin[19] $101
Bunkhouse camping cabin[20] $95

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Manzanita Lake?
NPS lists a Campsite at $26 per night and a Campsite (water off) at $15 per night[16][2]. NPS lists a Group campsite at $72 per night[17]. Fees can change, so check the official listing.
Can you reserve a site at Manzanita Lake?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says bookings open 6 months ahead and stay open until the day you arrive[8].
Are dogs allowed at Manzanita Lake campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 170 campsites with this detail listed[14]. Check the park rules before you go.
Are campfires allowed at Manzanita Lake?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 162 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15].
How long can an RV be at Manzanita Lake?
Recreation.gov data shows the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[4]. Limits can differ by site, so check the listing for your site.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 170 overnight campsites at Manzanita Lake: 133 standard nonelectric, 36 tent only nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Campsite (water off): $15 per night. National Park Service
  3. Manzanita Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Manzanita Lake: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Manzanita Lake is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Manzanita Lake: 131 sites accept an RV or trailer and 170 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Season and hours (NPS): All dates are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. The dates listed here are the earliest date the campground may open and the latest day the campground may close. These dates and recreation.gov will be... National Park Service
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required for all sites in the 2024 season. Reservations can be made up to the day of arrival. It is best to reserve prior to arriving at the park due to limited connectivity. Reservations can be made 6 months in... National Park Service
  9. Check-in time at Manzanita Lake on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Manzanita Lake on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Manzanita Lake: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. NPS lists 179 sites at Manzanita Lake: 179 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  13. 2 of the 170 campsites at Manzanita Lake are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Manzanita Lake: yes at all 170 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Manzanita Lake: yes at all 162 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Camping fee, Campsite: $26 per night. National Park Service
  17. Camping fee, Group campsite: $72 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, One-room camping cabin: $76 per night. National Park Service
  19. Camping fee, Two-room camping cabin: $101 per night. National Park Service
  20. Camping fee, Bunkhouse camping cabin: $95 per night. National Park Service
  21. Amenities at Manzanita Lake listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal, Coin-Operated - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes -... National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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