Openings · last 7 days
32
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233257
When Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) reopens
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
58
Openings · last 90 days
60
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 19 of 60 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (31.7%), with Wednesday (13) and Tuesday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 21 of 60 detected openings (35.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 20 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 12.8–29.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Cabin | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 7 | 11.7% |
| 12 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 20 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 5 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 6 | 4 | 6.7% |
Cabin 19 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 550 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 126 open for online reservation · 424 reserved.
Where the open windows are
77.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 126 of 550 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online77.1%
Open site-nights126 / 550
Reserved (of online inventory)424 / 550
Weekday openings79
Weekend openings19
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 79 fall on weekdays and 19 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 98 open cabin-nights on mapped sites; 126 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 80 of 264 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 20 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 18 | 7 |
| 11 | 6 |
The 5 cabins with the most open cabin-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
98 open cabin-nights across 19 cabins at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 10 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 19 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +1 more |
| 20 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 4 | 22 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 18 | 20 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| 11 | 22 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| 12 | 22 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 17 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12 |
| 9 | 22 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 10 | 22 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 19 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1 |
| 2 | 22 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 6 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 7 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 7 |
| 8 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 12 |
| 13 | 22 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Oct 12 |
| 14 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12 |
| 3 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 8 |
| 5 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 20, Sep 24, Oct 12 |
| 15 | 23 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 5, Oct 12 |
About Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)
Overview
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. The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails are nearby. Educational programs are presented at the museum and amphitheater within the campground.
Groceries, supplies, gifts, gasoline, laundromat and hot showers are located at the nearby Manzanita Lake Camper Store. Our cafe features a variety of delicious and healthy items including salads, fresh fruits, hot or cold sandwiches, espresso drinks and soft-serve ice cream. Kayak and paddle board rentals are also available on a first come, first serve basis at the Camper Store.
A map of our cabins can be viewed under additional information or on our website, www.lassenlodging.com.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ManzanitaLake.
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.
Facilities
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.
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, camping supplies and fuel are located within a short walk from the cabins. 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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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. When visiting the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the south entrance of the park, please visit us at Lassen Cafe & Gift. If interested in booking a stay with us at Drakesbad Guest Ranch, please visit www.lassenlodging.com.
22 monitored cabinsRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups20 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to the Manzanita Lake Campground, Camper Store and Cabins.
39489 Ca-44, Shingletown, CA 96088530-779-0307
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
Reservations for Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 77.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 126 of 550 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 60 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site-date openings at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) in the last 7 days, 58 over 30 days and 60 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 19 of 60 (31.7%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
October 2026, with 80 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 264.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 20 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 12.8-29.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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