What to expect
Sites sit in Jeffrey and ponderosa pines within walking distance of Manzanita Lake, with views of Lassen Peak at 10,457 feet. Every site has a picnic table, a fire ring and a bear-resistant food locker.
The campground has a camper store with pay showers and laundry, plus an $8 dump station. Flush toilets and running water are on in summer, with vault toilets outside peak season. Each site allows 3 tents, 6 people and 2 vehicles, counting an RV as a vehicle.
Getting there
From Redding, drive 48 miles east on Highway 44, turn into the park and continue one mile south. Recreation.gov lists a $30 per vehicle park entrance fee.
Our Lassen Backcountry Roads guide covers forest roads around the park. Its map point is about 4 miles in a straight line from the campground, so check which roads are open to vehicles before you leave pavement.
Know before you go
- Correction: an earlier version of this page said this campground has full hookups. That was wrong. NPS says no Lassen campground has RV hookups.
- Open dates move with snow. NPS posts earliest opening and latest closing dates and notes Lassen can see snow as early as September.
- Store food and scented items in the bear locker. Pets need a 6-foot leash and are not allowed on trails.
Frequently asked questions
Does Manzanita Lake Campground have hookups?
No. NPS says no park campground has RV hookups. There is an $8 dump station.
How much does Manzanita Lake Campground cost?
NPS lists $26 a night, or $15 during dry camping when the water is off. Recreation.gov also lists a $30 per vehicle park entrance fee.
Do you need a reservation at Manzanita Lake?
Yes. Reserve on Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. Park staff cannot take payment on site.
Are there showers at Manzanita Lake Campground?
Yes. The camper store has pay showers and laundry.
Sources: NPS: Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park; Recreation.gov: Manzanita Lake (NPS facility record). Facts checked October 11, 2026 by Abe Choe.
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