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Basic Information
 Manzanita Lake Campground is located one mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance and is the largest campground in the park. This popular campground is ideal for families, RVs, and trailers. Located adjacent to Manzanita Lake, campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. This campground is open the longest except for the year-round Southwest Walk-in Campground. The campground includes rustic camping cabins and group campsites, both of which are available by reservation only.
TOTAL SITES: 179 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 30 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 5 Horse: 0 Other: 20 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy 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. Toilet Types
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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. 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 Email Address Send this campground an email Phone number (Voice) 530-595-6121 Mailing Address P.O. Box 100Mineral, CA 96063 Physical Address Manzanita Lake CampgroundShingletown, CA 96088 Directions 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.Additional Information Dump station is located on road to campground. Camper Store is located at entrance of the campground. Cell Phone Additional Information 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 Additional Information No Internet access available in the Manzanita Lake Area. Free WiFi is available inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, 30 miles south. Regulations More about regulationsReservations 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.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Campsites B-9 and A-32 are accessible. Camping cabins 1, 8, 14, and 18 are accessible. Wheelchair Access - 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. RV & Trailer Information - Some sites offer pull-through parking that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 40 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 40 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. Manzanita Lake Group CampsitesManzanita Lake Campground contains five group campsites in the B-Loop. Each group campsite is composed of two or three single sites that may be reserved as a group site in the spring and fall only. Reserve a Manzanita Lake group site or learn more about group campsites in the park. Manzanita Lake Camping CabinsThe first loop of the Manzanita Lake Campground contains 20 rustic camping cabins. Reservations are required for the camping cabins, which are available in three models: two-room, one-room, and bunkhouse. The cabins contain at least one bed with mattress, propane heat and lantern, a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant storage locker. The one-room and two-room cabins also have a table and chairs. Bedding and linens are not provided. |
Last updated: October 1, 2024