Manzanita Lake Campground

Beautiful area. However, way too crowded and very loud guests. Hard to enjoy a nature getaway that way. Confusing camp layout. Also, we found the barbless hook and powerbait restriction a little over the top for catching stock rainbow trout in the lake. Good luck if all you’re using is a lure.

Bring something to pad your knees for exploring the underground caves.

Not sure why, but the Manzanita Lake Group Campground comes up as the first search result. Anyways...this is my go to campground when I want to just get away. It's truly an undiscovered gem! Loop D is for tents only and is first come, first served, but if you get there by early Friday evening, you should be able to get a site! There's lots to do in the park including the hike up Mount Lassen (for those of you who have lots of energy), hike to Bumpass Hell (the geothermal area) or a leisurely walk around Manzanita Lake with one of the most picturesque views of Mount Lassen. Oh and the campstore has softserve (store only open in summer).