Manzanita Lake
A calm lake beside the park's north entrance that reflects Lassen Peak. The loop trail around it is about 2.6 km.
Manzanita Lake lies near the north entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It formed about 300 years ago when a cliff at Chaos Crags collapsed. The surface is calm, and early in the morning you can photograph Lassen Peak's reflection, making it one of the park's most photogenic spots. The loop trail is flat and about 2.6 km, suitable for older people and children. By the lake are a campground, a small store and the Loomis Museum, and kayaks can be rented. Fishing for trout requires a California fishing license. It is about an hour from Redding and is often combined with the main-road route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lassen Peak
- Bumpass Hell
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Subway Cave
- McArthur–Burney Falls
- Lake Shasta Caverns
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park & McConnell Arboretum
- Sundial Bridge