Not often crowded, but always beautiful. Good camping here in Lassen National Park. More

Come here if you can- gorgeous! Glass clear water with huge trout! Nice path around lake and a campground with a store nearby. Happy memories of my youth here during summer! More

Great place to camp, hike and kayak. The store has anything that you might possible forget and fabulous customer service. The camper cabins are very basic, but a great option to make it an easy getaway. More

You can walk around the whole lake in about an hour, rent a kayak and go on the smooth waters and see large trout swimming More

Manzanita Lake in reached from the north side of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's a beautiful lake and provides a cool reflection photo of the peak in the distance. There is camping and a store. There are trout in the lake, but the water is so clear that it's very hard to catch them as they are fished relentlessly and... More

We camped at Lake Manzanita and loved it. Far less crowded than some of the more tourist magnets like Yosemite but the scenery was fantastic. The campground had very friendly staff, clean showers and a good store. The lake itself is awesome with fantastic views of the mountains and there are no power boats allowed which makes it very tranquil.... More

My husband and I visited Lassen Park in July. It was a wonderful experience-- hiking, gorgeous views, very educational on the recent eruption in 1915 with rock piles everywhere at the base of the mountain. We're also swimmers. Manzanita Lake was listed by some online as a place to swim, and some do. But we decided not to because of... More

I have lived in Northern California for 38 years and Manzanita Lake is my favorite place to go. Even if for only a weekend day, My husband and I may only walk the Lake trail and explore the wonders of the forest but it is the most relaxing place on earth. We have on occasion taken the unlighted tour through... More

Manzanita lake is a really beautiful lake and Lassen national park is extraordinary. The park has many beautiful lakes and areas where one can truly appreciate nature and it's beauty. I recommend everyone going camping or visiting the area. More