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Manzanita Lake

Manzanita Lake
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Mill Creek Resort $65 2.7 mi 4.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Lassen Mineral Lodge $80 3.7 mi 5.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Manzanita Lake Campground N/A 7.2 mi 11.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Childs Meadow Resort N/A 7.6 mi 12.2 km 3 of 5 stars
Drakesbad Guest Ranch $181 15.7 mi 25.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Peninsula Station Bar and Grill 25.6 mi 41.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Green Barn 33.6 mi 54.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Dinner at Peggy's 35.1 mi 56.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing To Do Distance Rating
Bumpass Hell 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Juniper Lake 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Mount Lassen 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Traveler Description: Lake at the North Entrance to the park.
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Attraction type: Lake
Activities: Hiking

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Reviews of Manzanita Lake

( 1-4 of 4 )
“Manzanita Lake Visit - June 2001”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
27/45 found this review helpful

The lake is absolutely beautiful. One of the prettiest and most photogenic looks at Mt. Lassen. The picnic area is great. You can get a virtual tour of the lake and see the beauty yourself by going to the Google.com search engine and plug in Manzanita Lake, California and go to the virtual tour site. They have a video tour... more

“Nice to look at; not for swimming”
3 of 5 stars
EllKell
Maryland
Jul 31, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

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

“My Heaven on Earth”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Redding, California
Sep 3, 2005
15/15 found this review helpful

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

“Loved the park and all of it's beautiful lakes”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Concord, California
Aug 16, 2004
10/25 found this review helpful

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

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