Manzanita Lake Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $26.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- May 21 to May 21
- Sites
- 179 total · 179 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 12.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5279, -121.5632
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Manzanita Lake Campground free?
No. Manzanita Lake Campground charges $26.00. 179 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Manzanita Lake Campground?
Manzanita Lake Campground has 179 sites on record. 179 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Manzanita Lake Campground open?
The season on record runs May 21 to May 21. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Manzanita Lake Campground?
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.
What is the weather like at Manzanita Lake Campground?
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.
Nearby
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
