California / Shasta County / Lassen Volcanic National Park

Manzanita Lake Group Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late May through mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov during the operating season.

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Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

April 9th, 11:46 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

About

Manzanita Lake Group Campground is situated at the west end of Loop B in Manzanita Lake Campground, the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. At 5,900 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by towering Jeffrey and ponderosa pines and offers spectacular views of Lassen Peak, the park's largest volcano at 10,457 feet. The campground provides convenient access to scenic Manzanita Lake, a popular destination for catch-and-release fly fishing and non-motorized boating, with kayak rentals available nearby. The park features more than 150 miles of hiking trails accessible from the campground, ranging from family-friendly walks to challenging backcountry routes. Lassen Volcanic National Park sits at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Great Basin, creating diverse habitats for over 950 species of animals and flowering plants. The park contains 300 active volcanic domes and numerous hydrothermal features including 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 states after Mount St. Helens.

Directions

From Redding, take State Highway 44 east for 48 miles. Turn right into Lassen Volcanic National Park and continue one mile south to Manzanita Lake Campground. Proceed to Loop B and go west to the back side of the loop where the group campsites are located.