Manzanita Lake is a lake located in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The name means "little apple" in Spanish. Manzanita Lake was formed when Manzanita Creek was dammed 300 years ago by a rock avalanche from the northwest slope of the Chaos Crags, which also resulted in the debris formation known as Chaos Jumbles.
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Manzanita Lake
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Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins
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Beautiful place in the winter! They have a parking lot right next to the visitors center which is about a mile up from the entrance to the park coming off 44. There were a few places to park on the side of the road, but there may be more when the snow is not piled up on the side. I have been here before and been able to walk on the lake when it is frozen, but do not do that unless it is verified it is safe! There were warning signs out saying thin ice. If you walk past the visitors center you cross a small bridge over the river which is a very beautiful spot to take a picture. Straight forward from the bridge is a small area where you can sled down a small hill in the snow so bring your saucers/ sleds in the winter time. Also from that hill you get a beautiful virw of Lassen co ered in snow. Close to the entrance you can pull to the side and get a good view of Lassen...
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This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The weather was about 70 degrees and light wind. The views and the landscape or just breathtaking. None of it looked real and I was stunned trying to take it all in. If you get the chance to visit I highly recommend you do so. It is life-altering and super peaceful up there. I saw that they have cabins for rent around the lake as well. You can find them online just by simply googling the lake. It is totally worth the trip and make sure you bring a way to charge your phone cuz you will take pictures non-stop while...
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This is one of the nicest campgrounds we have been in. We stayed on the C-Loop with our teardrop and enjoyed the space between the campsites. The bear boxes were first rate.
The bathrooms were cleaned daily and while the showers we expensive at $5 per, there were no quarters required and no time limit. Add to it that the shower room was clean and tidy. It was worth EVERY BIT of the $5.
The campground store was neat and had any supplies you might need.
And the best part is an early morning or sunset walk around Manzanita Lake.
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