Openings · last 7 days
18
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234039
When Manzanita Lake reopens
Manzanita Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
93
Openings · last 90 days
493
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 493 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 16:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 117 of 493 detected openings (23.7%). 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 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–17 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| A20 | 15 | 3.0% |
| A27 | 13 | 2.6% |
| A03 | 12 | 2.4% |
| A29 | 11 | 2.2% |
| A32 | 11 | 2.2% |
Site A20 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.
About Manzanita Lake
Overview
Manzanita Lake Campground (elevation 5,900 ft.) is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of the scenic Manzanita Lake, a popular fishing and family destination, and offers impressive views of Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park at 10,457 feet.
The facility is conveniently located one mile south of the park entrance, close to The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails. Educational programs are presented at the museum and amphitheater.
Recreation
Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen, but the campground does maintain a catch-and-release policy. Non-motorized boating is also permitted and Kayak rentals are available 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.
Facilities
Manzanita Lake Campground is forested with Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines and has many comforts in the campground or close by, including pay showers, a general store and paved roads.
Flush toilets and running water are turned on during the summer, vault toilets are available outside of the peak season. For more information visit the park's Camping web page.
Natural Features
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as 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 to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.
Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
170 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups170 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Redding, California drive 48 miles east on State Highway 44. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to Manzanita Lake Campground.
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063530 595-6121
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingSwimming SiteVisitor Center
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-234039 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234039 · Manzanita Lake · Mineral CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Manzanita Lake?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 493 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 does not currently hold availability data for Manzanita Lake, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Manzanita Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings at Manzanita Lake in the last 7 days, 93 over 30 days and 493 over the last 90.
Which sites at Manzanita Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
51 of the 170 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 143 of those 170 sites have a recorded maximum length and 27 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Manzanita Lake?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-17 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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