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Manzanita Lake Campground

179 sites · $15–$101 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

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Reservations$15–$101 / nightClosed now: Closed Winter to Late Spring

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179Sites

179Reservable

$15–$101Per night

40 ftRVs

30 tent only5 group

Reservations

Reservations are required for all sites in the 2024 season. Reservations can be made up to the day of arrival. It is best to reserve prior to arriving at the park due to limited connectivity. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance up to the day of arrival. Park staff does not handle reservations. Camping fee is reduced $15 when water is turned off, typically in mid-October.

Fees

Campsite Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).	$26.00
Campsite (water off) Single campsite when water is not available. Limited to a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).	$15.00
Group campsite Group site joining two or more adjacent campsites (B20-22, B24-27, B28-30, B31-32, B33-34). Limited to 10-25 people and 6 vehicles (including RVs).	$72.00
One-room camping cabin One-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.	$76.00
Two-room camping cabin Two-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.	$101.00
Bunkhouse camping cabin Bunkhouse rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.	$95.00

Season & hours

All dates are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. The dates listed here are the earliest date the campground may open and the latest day the campground may close. These dates and recreation.gov will be updated as much as possible to reflect current projected dates.

🕑 Open May 21 - October 6, 2026: May 21, 2027 – Oct 6, 2027

🕑 Loops A & B - Dry Camping Dates: Oct 7, 2027 – Nov 2, 2027

⛔ Closed Winter to Late Spring: Nov 3, 2026 – May 21, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers · Hot - Seasonal, Coin-Operated - Seasonal
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · seasonal
Camp store · seasonal
Firewood for sale · seasonal
Ice for sale · seasonal
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 40 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 40 ft
RV notes	Some sites offer pull-through parking that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.
Wheelchair	Accessible cabins include a ramp, wheel-chair accessible picnic table, and rigid ground surface outside the cabin. The Manzanita Lake Camper Store offers an accessible shower stall with a bench seat and hand rails.
ADA	Campsites B-9 and A-32 are accessible. Camping cabins 1, 8, 14, and 18 are accessible.
Cell	Cell service is extremely limited in the campground. Nearest reliable cell service is located two miles away at Chaos Crags pullout on the park highway.
Internet	No Internet access available in the Manzanita Lake Area. Free WiFi is available inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, 30 miles south.
Also	Dump station is located on road to campground. Camper Store is located at entrance of the campground.

Getting there

Manzanita Lake Campground, Shingletown, CA 96088

Manzanita Lake Campground is located one mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance. A one-mile-long spur road on the south side of the park highway dead-ends at the campground.

Contact

530-595-6121 · lavo_fees@nps.gov

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About Manzanita Lake

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. This campground tends to have the longest open season in the park and includes tent sites, car/vehicle camping sites, and group campsites. Manzanita Lake is an NPS-managed campground; concession concession-managed glamping tents and cabins are located nearby.

Photos

A paved road lined by campsites containing trailers and vehicles. — A limited number of campsites can accommodate RVs and trailers. · NPS Photo

A large group of people pose for a photo at a campsite. — Group campsites combine two or three adjacent single sites. · NPS Photo

A map of a campground showing five loops connected by a road to the right. — Manzanita Lake Campground contains five loops. · NPS Map

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

39°F

Mostly Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

55°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

36°F

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

41°F

Rain then Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

28°F

Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

36°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

29°F

Chance Light Snow

Sun, Nov 15

Day

35°F

Rain And Snow

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Manzanita Lake Campground is located at 5,890 feet. The weather is generally warm and sunny in the summer season with significantly cooler nighttime temperatures in the spring and fall months. The park gets very little precipitation in the summer months, so rain is unlikely between July and September.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.