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    Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins in Lassen Volcanic National Park provides rustic accommodations with basic furnishings including full-size mattresses, tables, and chairs. These cabins feature outdoor amenities such as bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic tables, while maintaining a wilderness experience without electricity or running water. Vault toilets are available nearby, and the campground maintains clean facilities. "We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It was a great little place to stay for a few nights. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin," noted one visitor who appreciated the balance between comfort and outdoor experience.

    Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Hat Creek Resort & RV Park offers cabin rentals alongside yurts, with pet-friendly options available for travelers with animals. Lake Cove Resort & Marina provides cabins with more amenities, including access to showers, toilets, and laundry facilities. Mill Creek Resort features cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities, with one camper noting, "This campground is just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The camp store/restaurant is great." Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when Lassen National Park visitation peaks.

    Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties—some cabins include basic kitchen setups while others rely on outdoor fire rings for meal preparation. Camp stores at locations like Manzanita Lake offer limited groceries, ice, and firewood, though prices tend to be higher than in nearby towns. The Village at Highlands Ranch provides year-round cabin accommodations with more extensive amenities, including electric hookups and access to market facilities. Visitors staying in more remote cabin locations should plan to bring all necessary supplies, as resupply options can be limited in this mountainous region.

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      1. Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      4.5(39)24mi from Chester180 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We had a perimeter site in the A loop, adjacent to the trail that runs to the lake. These sites feel particularly spacious. Due to the type of pine forest, none of them will be private."

      "I am a tent camper so this area can be on the crowded side for me with not enough privacy. That being said the lake is beautiful. Easy access for kayaks and canoes."

      from $26 / night

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      2. Plumas Pines Resort

      4.0(2)7mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Great staff, easy to get to and find your spot, and convenient spots with decks and hookups.  The neighbors were also awesome, and helped us with questions and guidance."

      "The sites are close to each other, but every site has a small balcony you can back up next too. Majors Outpost boat rentals are also here and they are Super Friendly."

      from $54 - $150 / night

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      3. Lake Cove Resort & Marina

      5.0(1)10mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Lake cove is always a good choice. Clean bathrooms and laundry facility on site. There are tent sites, even sites with and without hookups, cabins, and a trailer to rent."

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      4. Mill Creek Resort

      4.3(4)15mi from Chester38 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This campground is just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park.  It has two main sections, one for RVs and the other for tents.  "

      "Fantastic quiet, shady, private campsite. Bathrooms were spotless. Didn’t use the pay showers but I didn’t notice someone had left quarters in case you needed some."

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      5. Merrill Campground

      4.4(21)28mi from Chester302 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Large state lakeside camp, well laid out. Clean toilets but no showers. Ca, so expensive. Great bike/hiking paved path In The pines."

      "fire rings, tables, flush toilets. close fising and hiking. gorgeous pine trees, lots of birds. good fishing!"

      from $35 - $80 / night

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      6. The Village at Highlands Ranch

      5.0(1)14mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Met the hosts who took their time and explained about the park. Located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest. Very nice."

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      7. Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

      4.9(7)27mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice spot near the NP. Level spot, nice clean bath and shower area. Got a nice hot shower, thank you!"

      "Full hookups Laundry Wifi available for purchase Close to Lassen Volcanic NP"

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      8. Philbrook Campground

      4.0(2)22mi from ChesterTents, Cabins

      "Great little lake. Good fishing. Rough road in."

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      9. Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      5.0(2)23mi from Chester22 sitesCabins

      "This was our first visit to Lassen, and wow, what a beautiful national park! This campground was much warmer than the part of the park near Lassen Peak, there's a big range in temperatures."

      "We arrived very late our first night, but it was very easy to get into our cabin using the code that was emailed to us when we booked the reservation."

      from $88 - $149 / night

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      10. Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA

      4.8(12)34mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Well-appointed, forested RV and camp/KOA spot near the entry to Lassen National Volcanic Park."

      "Strong WiFi, adequate and clean restrooms. Sites are level with some trees. Convenient to Lassen Volcanic National Park"

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    • Ashley A.
      Oct. 25, 2022

      Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins

      Great Get Away Location

      We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It was a great little place to stay for a few nights. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin.

      As expected, we had a full size mattress with a table and chairs inside and a small patio set outside. The space also had a large bear box, fire ring and picnic table.

      The campground as a whole was very quiet, clean, and the vault style toilets were well maintained. The store was winding down for the season but the employees were pleasant and helpful.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 5, 2018

      Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      Family Friendly, Sparkling Gem

      Manzanita Lake is a really family friendly campground. It’s great seeing the kids ride around the loop on their bicycles and scooters. We had a perimeter site in the A loop, adjacent to the trail that runs to the lake. These sites feel particularly spacious. Due to the type of pine forest, none of them will be private. The interior sites were ok on space for being in a National Park. There is a mix between 3+ night campers and the one nighters, so the park doesn’t completely empty out each day. First come first serve campers would be advised to read the reservation signs carefully, sometimes they are marked a day or two before occupancy and that might be enough time to squeeze in a visit.

      There are both plumbed and vault bathrooms, but there is no electricity—so wear a headlamp to the bathroom at night. There is also a water and drain area for dumping dish-wash water, etc. Each site has a bear box, and use of it for all food and food prep, as well as toiletries is expected—campers cannot use their cars. In A loop, we are only a short walk from all things Lake, the laundry and showers, and the camp store. The store has a small menu of hot food offerings available, and the groceries surmount to things found at a gas station plus a few extras like bacon. While travelers should always buy where they burn to prevent introducing invasive bug species, buying wood right outside the park might be a smart choice; the bundles here are $10 each! Ice is $4.65+ for a small 7 lb bag. Showers are $1.75 (7 quarters) for 3 minutes. Many of the groceries are double normal prices. I didn’t dare to check their gas prices! The kayak and canoe rentals are more reasonable. Cabin packages with cook stove, etc, are no longer available with reservations—even though they are still advertised. If staying here for a bit, adventurers will have to drive through Chester to get to other points in the park, like the Devil’s Kitchen (a most beautiful hike). Chester has gas, grocery, hotels, more campgrounds, and some really great local eats. Also check out Drakesbad Ranch if comparing alternatives; we hiked by it on our outing to Devil’s Kitchen and it looks pretty neat.

      Waking up to the sound of the wind in the braches of the tall pines, while feeling nothing more than a breeze down below, is a pleasant experience. The drive through Lassen Volcanic is stunning. Under the snow capped peak, wildflowers cascade down the mountainside to frolicking creeks and waterfalls. Emerald lake shines like a deep, green Emerald, and around the corner, Lake Helen is a sparkling Sapphire. The geothermal areas are always interesting and remind us of the forces behind this volcanic tower, and that Lassen is still active. All in all, a great place to car camp.

    • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 29, 2025

      Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      nice cabins near the lake

      This was our first visit to Lassen, and wow, what a beautiful national park! This campground was much warmer than the part of the park near Lassen Peak, there's a big range in temperatures. The cabin was comfortable temparture and did a good job of keeping the bugs out. There aren't any lights or lanterns though, so we wish we would have brought more lighting. The one other thing I wish I had noticed before booking is the height of the beds. I'm 5'1 and my brother and sister-in-law are untder 5'9, but my husband is 5'11 and couldn't fit without sleeping diagonally, poor guy.

      Very convenient to have the camp store and gas station right there.

    • MarinMaverick
      Sep. 9, 2020

      Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      Beautiful Lake & Park

      This campground is BIG. there are four loops of sites.  I am a tent camper so this area can be on the crowded side for me with not enough privacy.

      That being said the lake is beautiful. Easy access for kayaks and canoes.

      The sites are clean, have table, food locker and fire sit.  Bathrooms are flush with showers available.  Close by are cabins to rent on the lake and a store, rentals and even gas,

      Great jumping off site to get thru Lassen Park. Can take 45 minutes to get to the other side but there is lots of hiking and incredible views.  And crazy geo thermal sites such as Bumpass Hell.

    • Christina L.
      Sep. 22, 2020

      Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      Great Campground

      This campsite is pretty awesome. We stayed at site #21 in loop D. The sites were very large and came equipped with a fire ring/grill, bear box and picnic table.

      We had a great time exploring the park and hanging out around Lake Manzanita.

      Lassen National Park is beautiful and we hope to be back soon. Even during a busy Labor Day Weekend the park was crowded but nothing like a bigger national park (think Yosemite) in a regular weekend. It was nice being able to experience the park without feeling totally overcrowded.

      The camp store was very convenient if you forget anything!

    • Kristi D.
      Oct. 19, 2023

      Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

      Nice campground near Lassen Volcanic NP

      Nice spot near the NP. Level spot, nice clean bath and shower area. Got a nice hot shower, thank you!

      We stumbled across it when all the campgrounds in the national forest and national park for closed for the season and what a nice surprise. They had a little grocery store with ice cream..we had some ice cream. It was delicious.

      They had the cutest little resort with little cabins, yurts and spots for a camper or big RV. They had a volleyball court, cornhole and a basketball area. Great little spot! We would absolutely come back. Internet on my phone was hit or miss outside. They offered internet for a cheap price. $1.95 a day. 12 minute drive to Park entrance. Otherwise, you are in the middle of nowhere. 20 minutes to a grocery store. Beautiful spot!

    • Brian C.
      Sep. 1, 2018

      Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA

      Nice KOA with Pool Next to Lassen

      Well-appointed, forested RV and camp/KOA spot near the entry to Lassen National Volcanic Park. The KOA has a wonderful swimming pool, a great outdoor game area, dirt-bike trails for the kids, rope swings, and a fort. Camp sites are nice if not a little small, though many have water and.or electricity available. RV spots are gravel pads but with full hookups available. There are also cabins available.

      The main office has a small shop for food and other necessities, laundry facilities and showers available. My one critique is that while is says it has wi-fi, it is incredibly sporty and slow.

      The real advantage to this location is it puts you at the doorstep of amazing Lassen, as it’s only 20 minutes away.

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 25, 2023

      Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      Campground - Meh; Lassen - Gorgeous!

      General: Four loops plus a cabin loop, however, after September 5 at noon, the only loops open are A, B, and cabins. 

      Site Quality: Some pull-throughs and some back-in. The back-in sites were, for the most part, better suited for tent camping as the camper pads were quite short and many were not level. We lucked out in that our camper pad was only slightly unlevel and we could make it work with our camper van. Some sites were close together with minimal separation while others had more trees separating them. 

      Bath/Shower house: There were several toilet options ranging from vault toilets to basic bathrooms with flush toilets, to larger restrooms with dishwashing sinks. Although there was a soap dispenser in the two closest to our site, there was no soap. The very cold water was oh-so refreshing on a cold September morning! The dishwashing sink in the A loop was locked but we did see campers using the one in the B Loop.

      Activities/Amenities: There is a camper store with food, showers, gas, and laundry available. You can access both Manzanita and Reflection Lakes (1.5 and.5 miles respectively) from the campground. The Chaos Crags trailhead is approximately a half mile from the A Loop. There are kayak, cataraft, and SUP rentals available for Manzanita Lake but it was a bit chilly when we were there. There is zero cell service in the campground but it is noted there is a milepost where you can grab a signal. On our Chaos Crags hike, however, we got a strong signal on Verizon!

      The campground was okay but worth it as a base camp for exploring the northwest part of the park. Happy this one has not been outsourced to a vendor and the price is still reasonable ($26 or$13 with the senior pass).

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 19, 2026

      Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins — Lassen Volcanic National Park

      Very Cozy

      We arrived very late our first night, but it was very easy to get into our cabin using the code that was emailed to us when we booked the reservation. Due to weird bookings, we had to book 2 different cabins so we got to experience 9 and 16, each of which had a heaters, which is nice for the cold nights. Despite the campground being nearly full, we got great sleep both nights and everything was quiet after 10PM. There are multiple water pumps, vaults, toilet bathrooms, and bear trash cans, each of which are maintained very well. The campground is also not too far from the museum and visitor center which have Wi-Fi. You also have a campground store that is walking distance fro the campground, but is unreasonably expensive. A bundle of firewood was somewhere around $14, and this is where the showers are which were like $5 per person. They also have gas pumps, but neither of them were in service. Aside from all this, sites themselves were amazing, and you are very close to the Manzanita Lake, which is bigger than I expected and seems to be very popular for fishing.

    Guide to Chester

    Cabin rentals near Chester, California provide comfortable accommodations within Lassen Volcanic National Park and surrounding areas. Located at 4,500 feet elevation, the Chester region experiences warm summer days with cool nights and snowy winters, making it ideal for year-round outdoor adventures. Temperatures average 75-85°F during summer months while dropping to 20-30°F in winter.

    What to do

    Fishing access points: Merrill Campground offers excellent trout fishing in Eagle Lake. "The lake is appropriately named as we saw bald eagles daily. With no campers in the dry sites closest to the water, we had the perfect unobstructed view of the lake," reports Lori T.

    Volcanic exploration: Cabins near the south entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park provide ideal bases for exploring geothermal features. "Simple but beautiful campground... Keep in mind that there is no water available. Need to bring your own," notes Marcus K. from Manzanita Lake Campground about nearby volcanic adventures.

    Trail connections: Mill Creek Resort offers access to creek swimming areas near cabin accommodations. "Short hike and you are at Mill Creek for a cooling wade. There is also a small camp store with wood, ice and other amenities," shares James W.

    What campers like

    Creek-side locations: Hat Creek Resort provides cabin accommodations with immediate water access. "1st RV park that I ever took my trailer to. Easy to get in and out of the camp site large camp sites, the hat Creek runs right through the camp ground and we caught trout all morning," shares Frank P.

    Stargazing opportunities: The Chester area's elevation and minimal light pollution create excellent night sky viewing. "So much to do around - hiking, water sports, geo-caching, and stargazing (when you roam a bit outside the lights of the camp)," notes Gilad S. from Plumas Pines Resort.

    Wildlife encounters: Many cabin areas feature regular wildlife sightings. "We even had a very friendly doe come for a visit. We will be back," mentions James W. about Mill Creek Resort's natural setting.

    What you should know

    Seasonal closures: Many cabins near Chester close during winter months. "We stumbled across it when all the campgrounds in the national forest and national park were closed for the season and what a nice surprise," reports Kristi D. about Hat Creek Resort's extended availability.

    Bear safety requirements: Cabin areas typically require food storage in designated containers. "Each site has a bear box, and use of it for all food and food prep, as well as toiletries is expected—campers cannot use their cars," notes Celina M. from Manzanita Lake.

    Limited resupply options: Lake Cove Resort & Marina offers some basic supplies, but preparation is key. "Lake cove is always a good choice. Clean bathrooms and laundry facility on site. There are tent sites, even sites with and without hookups, cabins, and a trailer to rent," says Jacquelynn W.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water activities: Multiple family-friendly cabin locations offer water recreation. "Access lake manzanita from this bucolic setting. Rental kayaks and paddle boards are overpriced so bring your own," advises Karl L.

    Recreation facilities: Some cabin areas include additional activities beyond hiking. "They also have a volleyball court, horse shoes, and arcade available," notes Jacquelynn W. about Lake Cove Resort's family amenities.

    Educational opportunities: The Village at Highlands Ranch provides convenient access to Lassen's educational features. "Located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest. Very nice," shares Nikolaj A.

    Tips from RVers

    Parking space considerations: Cabin areas often have limited vehicle parking. "The sites are close to each other, but every site has a small balcony you can back up next too," notes Susan R. about Plumas Pines Resort layout.

    Utility connections: While cabins vary in amenities, many campgrounds with cabins also offer RV hookups. "We were able to get two nice sites that felt more open. I loved being able to hike right by from the campground on multiple hikes," explains Kim G. about Manzanita Lake Campground.

    Service access: Internet connectivity varies significantly at cabins near Chester. "No cell service but campground is sparsely tree covered. We were able to use Starlink just fine at our site," reports Marcus K., highlighting connectivity options at Manzanita Lake.

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