Overview
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.
Best Seasons
Location
Elevation
5,935 ft
Directions
Manzanita Lake Campground is located one mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance. A one-mile-long spur road on the south side of the park highway dead-ends at the campground.
Weather Notes
Manzanita Lake Campground is located at 5,890 feet. The weather is generally warm and sunny in the summer season with significantly cooler nighttime temperatures in the spring and fall months. The park gets very little precipitation in the summer months, so rain is unlikely between July and September.
RV Information
Up to 40 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 40 ft
Campsite
Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
Campsite (water off)
Single campsite when water is not available. Limited to a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
Group campsite
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
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
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
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.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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.
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