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Manzanita Lake – Loomis Museum Seismographic Building📷 DimiTalen, CC BY-SA 3.0

Manzanita Lake

Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Nature

A lake at the northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park with a level loop trail and reflections of Lassen Peak. The Loomis Museum and the park’s largest campground are next to it.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.5345, -121.5640

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Manzanita Lake?

Manzanita Lake is in Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, at GPS 40.5345, -121.5640. It is about 24 mi from Chester.

Can you camp near Manzanita Lake?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Manzanita Lake Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Manzanita Lake?

Manzanita Lake is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lassen Volcanic loop: Burney Falls to the mud pots and Fire, ice and lava: by camper along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway from Lassen to Crater Lake.

What is there to see near Manzanita Lake?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bumpass Hell (5 mi), Sulphur Works (6 mi), Subway Cave (13 mi) and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (33 mi).

When is the best time to visit Manzanita Lake?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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