Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins
Situated near the northwest entrance to the park, the rustic Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer convenience and comfort in the scenic setting of Lassen Volcanic National Park. These 20 cabins are the first new accommodations in Lassen Volcanic National Park since 1972, and are available in three models: 2 Room, 1 Room, and Bunkhouse. They are within walking distance of Manzanita Lake, a popular catch & release fishing and family destination, and offer a view of 10,457-foot Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park. The cabins are located one mile south of the park entrance, perched at an elevation of 5,890 feet and adjacent to a 179-site campground.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 22 |
Site guide
22 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 30 | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 2 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 22 | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 3 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 20 | Partial | 3 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 4 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 22 | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 5 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 20 | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 6 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 20 | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 7 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 20 | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 8 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 20 | Partial | 3 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 9 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 22 | Partial | 3 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime | |
| 10 | MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS | 22 | Partial | 3 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 18 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Customers who cancel a cabin reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 8, 14, 18 are listed accessible |
There are a variety of cabin types available, including a one-room cabin that sleeps three, a two-room cabin that sleeps six, and a one-room bunkhouse that sleeps up to eight people. Each cabin has a double bed and/or bunk beds with a three inch firm mattress, lockable door, picnic table, fire ring and a bear-proof food storage locker. These are rustic cabins with no bedding or linens provided, so please bring your own. The one-room and two-room cabins also have a table and chairs. Showers are $5.00 per person per day and are unlimited. You can purchase a shower code inside the Camper Store. There is free wi-fi at the Loomis Plaza.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins are located approximately one hour east of Redding in Northern California. Redding is approximately three hours north of Sacramento on State Highway 5 and approximately 4.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. From Redding, drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44.
| Nearest town | Shingletown, California |
| Coordinates | 40.5300° N, 121.5619° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Please note that the one-room cabin has a double bed that sleeps two, with a third person on the floor in a sleeping bag, Restrooms, showers, a laundromat and a camper store with souvenirs, food, camp
- When visiting the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the south entrance of the park, please visit us at Lassen Cafe & Gift.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
39 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Camping World ↗ | 39.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 39.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Manzanita Lake Campground Overview
Worth a stop
The Loomis Museum is at the north end of the park and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is at the south end of the park. Both offer information, photos and videos of some of the most popular hikes in the park, along with a movie about the history of Lassen Peak eruptions.
- 12.6 miOld Station Day Use Picnic ↗Day use
- 12.9 miBrokenshire Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 14.6 miCypress Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.9 mi17 Road ↗21.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miManzanita Chutes ↗7.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.4 mi16 Road ↗9.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.6 miAshpan Butte3.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.6 miAshpan Flat ↗5.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.8 miRed Lake4.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lassen National Forest begins about 0.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.6 miLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
- 2.9 miLassen Volcanic Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 79,061 acres
- 9 miThousand Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,526 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Loomis Vistor Center, Bldg. 43Building · Manzanita Lake · 0.4 mi
- Summit Lake Ranger StationBuilding · Mineral · 7.4 mi
- Twin Lakes Fire Tool CacheBuilding · Mineral · 10.7 mi
Natural features
Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower-48 of the United States before Mount St. Helens. Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 native species including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Range, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats. The Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins lie within a ponderosa pine forest.
Recreation
Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen for its trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. Non-motorized boating is permitted and kayak rentals are nearby. The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikers. Manzanita Lake is also a favorite spot for birders.
Guidebooks for Lassen Volcanic National Park
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- Monitoring the American Pika in the Pacific West Region: Crater Lake National Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument: Standard Operating ProceduresNational Park Service, 2013Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Sites at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Customers who cancel a cabin reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins have?
22 sites, including 22 cabins.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Showers are $5.00 per person per day and are unlimited.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Yes, pets are allowed at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Sites 1, 8, 14, and 18 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen for its trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins?
Shingletown, California. The Loomis Museum is at the north end of the park and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is at the south end of the park.
Source: Getting there
What if Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Manzanita Lake Group Campground (0.1 mi), Manzanita Lake (0.1 mi), and Lost Creek Group (3.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby