Manzanita Lake
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At a Glance
About Manzanita Lake
Manzanita Lake is a national park campground at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Shasta County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Manzanita Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 67 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 720 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lassen Volcanic National Park include Manzanita Lake Group Campground, Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA), Lost Creek Group, Southwest Walk-In Campground and Summit Lake North.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 730 · 2024: 1,029 · 2025: 1,021
Location
Address
Mineral, California
Coordinates
40.5292, -121.5639
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 3,587 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Manzanita Lake Group Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lost Creek Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Southwest Walk-In Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summit Lake North
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summit Lake South
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Manzanita Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Manzanita Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Manzanita Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Manzanita Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Manzanita Lake right now?
Yes! There are currently 1050 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Manzanita Lake, with availability on 13 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.
How often is availability checked at Manzanita Lake?
Campsite Tonight monitors Manzanita Lake for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 30 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Manzanita Lake?
Yes! 2 campers have recently added Manzanita Lake to cart, with stays up to 3 nights. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Manzanita Lake located?
Manzanita Lake is located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, near Mineral, California.
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