Scenic alpine lake surrounded by forested shores and volcanic peaks, offering easy walking trails, fishing, kayaking, and reflective views of nearby mountains.
General Information
Hours:
Open 24 hours year-round
Access roads and facilities may close seasonally due to snow
Access roads and facilities may close seasonally due to snow
Fees:
Free access to the lake area; national park entrance fee required
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed only in developed areas and must be leashed
Closest cities with hotels:
Redding, CA
Seasons:
Late spring through fall for full access; summer offers the best conditions
Location:
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How to Get There
From Redding (47 mi): Take CA-44 east, then turn right onto CA-89 south and continue to the northwest entrance of the park where the lake is located just inside the entrance.
Overview
Manzanita Lake (“little apple” in Spanish) is a scenic lake near the northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park, with views of Lassen Peak. It formed about 300 years ago when a rock avalanche from the Chaos Crags dammed Manzanita Creek. The area has the Loomis Museum, a campground, and fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout.
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