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Manzanita Lake Campground
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.
Reservations are required for all sites in the 2024 season. Reservations can be made up to the day of arrival. It is best to reserve prior to arriving at the park due to limited connectivity. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance up to the day of arrival. Park staff does not handle reservations. Camping fee is reduced $15 when water is turned off, typically in mid-October.
Official reservation information ↗Published campsites
- total Sites
- 179
- group
- 5
- horse
- 0
- tent Only
- 30
- electrical Hookups
- 0
- rv Only
- 0
- walk Boat To
- 0
- other
- 20
Published camping fees
- Campsite
- $26 · Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
- Campsite (water off)
- $15 · Single campsite when water is not available. Limited to a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
- Group campsite
- $72 · Group site joining two or more adjacent campsites (B20-22, B24-27, B28-30, B31-32, B33-34). Limited to 10-25 people and 6 vehicles (including RVs).
- One-room camping cabin
- $76 · One-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.
- Two-room camping cabin
- $101 · Two-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.
- Bunkhouse camping cabin
- $95 · Bunkhouse rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.
Amenities
- trash Recycling Collection
- Yes - seasonal
- toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal; Vault Toilets - seasonal
- internet Connectivity
- No
- showers
- Hot - Seasonal; Coin-Operated - Seasonal
- cell Phone Reception
- No
- laundry
- Yes - seasonal
- amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- dump Station
- Yes - seasonal
- camp Store
- Yes - seasonal
- staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite
- Yes - seasonal
- potable Water
- Yes - seasonal
- ice Available For Sale
- Yes - seasonal
- firewood For Sale
- Yes - seasonal
- food Storage Lockers
- Yes - seasonal
Accessibility and facilities
- wheelchair Access
- Accessible cabins include a ramp, wheel-chair accessible picnic table, and rigid ground surface outside the cabin. The Manzanita Lake Camper Store offers an accessible shower stall with a bench seat and hand rails.
- internet Info
- No Internet access available in the Manzanita Lake Area. Free WiFi is available inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, 30 miles south.
- cell Phone Info
- Cell service is extremely limited in the campground. Nearest reliable cell service is located two miles away at Chaos Crags pullout on the park highway.
- fire Stove Policy
- Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.
- rv Allowed
- 1
- rv Info
- Some sites offer pull-through parking that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length.
- rv Max Length
- 40
- additional Info
- Dump station is located on road to campground. Camper Store is located at entrance of the campground.
- trailer Max Length
- 40
- ada Info
- Campsites B-9 and A-32 are accessible. Camping cabins 1, 8, 14, and 18 are accessible.
- trailer Allowed
- 1
- access Roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- classifications
- Developed Campground
Official NPS information and current conditions ↗
| Place / record | Campground records | Context | Explore |
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| Manzanita Lake Campground | 1 | 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. | Profile → |