Manzanita Lake Campground

Overview

Manzanita Lake is the largest campground in the park. Located next to Manzanita Lake near the park's northwest entrance, campers can easily enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

179 campsites

Fee

From $26 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-595-6121

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Manzanita Lake Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Walk Manzanita Lake TrailHike · 30-90 Minutes · 0.3 mi from camp

  Manzanita Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat walk suitable for families with young children. National Park Service

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• Walk Lily Pond Interpretive TrailHike · 15-60 Minutes · 0.6 mi from camp

  A half-mile, self-led, interpretive loop explores the rich diversity of plant and animal life in the Manzanita Lake Area. National Park Service

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• Manzanita Creek TrailHike · 3.5 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Chaos Crags TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Crags Lake Trailhead.

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• Nobles Emigrant TrailHike · 6.2 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Nobles Emigrant-Summertown Trailhead.

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• Manzanita Lake Campground TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Sunset viewpointViewpoint · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Chaos Crags viewpointViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Table MountainPeak · 6,890 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Loomis PeakPeak · 8,615 ft · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mill Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.6 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Crumbaugh Lake Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Coppervale Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 36.9 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Lassen College.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.