Manzanita Lake

Lassen Volcanic National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShasta-Trinity / LassenCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (1319)

🟢 29 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14

5 of the last 102 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 180 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Manzanita Lake in California has 29 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Manzanita Loop B #B08–Manzanita Loop B #B10 next to each othersites Manzanita Loop A #A05, #A06, #A30, #A38, Manzanita Loop B #B05, #B08, #B09, #B10, #B12, #B33, #B53

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Manzanita Loop A #A28, Manzanita Loop B #B03

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Manzanita Loop B #B23–Manzanita Loop B #B27 next to each othersites Manzanita Loop A #A07, #A13, #A17, #A18, #A31, #A32, #A33, #A34, #A40, #A42, #A44, #A47, #A49, Manzanita Loop B #B02, #B06, #B07, #B13, #B14, #B16, #B17, #B19, #B21, #B23, #B24, #B25, #B26, #B27, #B29, #B31, #B32, #B34, #B35, #B37, #B38, #B40, #B41, #B42, #B43, #B44, #B47, #B48

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Manzanita Loop B #B38 & Manzanita Loop A #A39 next to each othersites Manzanita Loop A #A29, #A36, #A38, #A39, #A41, #A47, #A49, Manzanita Loop B #B38, #B41, #B43, #B47

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →👥 Manzanita Loop A #A08 & Manzanita Loop A #A09 next to each othersites Manzanita Loop A #A03, #A08, #A09, #A14, Manzanita Loop B #B28, #B51

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Manzanita Loop A #A35–Manzanita Loop A #A37 next to each othersites Manzanita Loop A #A25, #A27, #A35, #A36, #A37, #A39, #A41, #A45, Manzanita Loop B #B11, #B15

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites Manzanita Loop A #A16, #A43

Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook these dates →sites Manzanita Loop A #A29, Manzanita Loop B #B36

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Manzanita Loop A #A05 — MLCG Site A05 — **Site Manzanita Loop A #A05** · MLCG Site A05LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop A #A06 — Manzanita Lake Campground Site A06 — **Site Manzanita Loop A #A06** · Manzanita Lake Campground Site A06LAVo Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop A #A06 — A photo of Site A06 of Loop Manzanita Loop A at MANZANITA LA — **Site Manzanita Loop A #A06** · A photo of Site A06 of Loop Manzanita Loop A at MANZANITA LAMichelle D'ulisse

Campsite Manzanita Loop A #A30 — Manzanita Lake Campground Site A30 — **Site Manzanita Loop A #A30** · Manzanita Lake Campground Site A30LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop A #A38 — Manzanita Lake Campground Site A38 — **Site Manzanita Loop A #A38** · Manzanita Lake Campground Site A38LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop B #B05 — B6 — **Site Manzanita Loop B #B05** · B6LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop B #B08 — MLCG Site B08 — **Site Manzanita Loop B #B08** · MLCG Site B08LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Manzanita Loop B #B08 — B8 — **Site Manzanita Loop B #B08** · B8LAVO Fee Staff

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Manzanita Lake over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~483 mi from LA💵 $15/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,309 ratings

5★814

4★310

3★111

2★52

1★22

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.4/4

Verizon0.3/4

AT&T0.3/4

Sprint retired0.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Manzanita Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Manzanita Lake?

Manzanita Lake in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Manzanita Lake?

Campsite fees at Manzanita Lake run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Manzanita Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Manzanita Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Manzanita Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Manzanita Lake over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Manzanita Lake a good campground?

Manzanita Lake holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,319 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Manzanita Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Manzanita Lake, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 261 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Manzanita Lake located?

Manzanita Lake is located in Shasta-Trinity / Lassen, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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