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  1. Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

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    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    35 Reviews
    178 Photos
    332 Saves
    Mineral, California

    Overview

    Situated near the northwest entrance to the park, the rustic Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins offer convenience and comfort in the scenic setting of Lassen Volcanic National Park. These 20 cabins are the first new accommodations in Lassen Volcanic National Park since 1972, and are available in three models: 2 Room, 1 Room, and Bunkhouse. They are within walking distance of Manzanita Lake, a popular catch & release fishing and family destination, and offer a view of 10,457-foot Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park.The cabins are located one mile south of the park entrance, perched at an elevation of 5,890 feet and adjacent to a 179-site campground. The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails are nearby. Educational programs are presented at the museum and amphitheater within the campground.______ Groceries, supplies, gifts, gasoline, laundromat and hot showers are located at the nearby Manzanita Lake Camper Store. Our cafe features a variety of delicious and healthy items including salads, fresh fruits, hot or cold sandwiches, espresso drinks and soft-serve ice cream. Kayak and paddle board rentals are also available on a first come, first serve basis at the Camper Store.__ A map of our cabins can be viewed under additional information or on our website, www.lassenlodging.com.\_\_ Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ManzanitaLake.

    Recreation

    Manzanita Lake is popular with fly fishermen for its trout; however, the area does maintain a catch-and-release policy and requires the use of artificial lures and single barb-less hooks only. Non-motorized boating is permitted and kayak rentals are nearby.The park boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails, a variety of which can be accessed from the campground, including family-friendly hikes as well as those for more experienced hikers. Manzanita Lake is also a favorite spot for birders.

    Facilities

    There are a variety of cabin types available, including a one-room cabin that sleeps three, a two-room cabin that sleeps six, and a one-room bunkhouse that sleeps up to eight people. Each cabin has a double bed and/or bunk beds with a three inch firm mattress, lockable door, picnic table, fire ring and a bear-proof food storage locker. These are rustic cabins with no bedding or linens provided, so please bring your own. The one-room and two-room cabins also have a table and chairs.____ Please note that the one-room cabin has a double bed that sleeps two, with a third person on the floor in a sleeping bag, Restrooms, showers, a laundromat and a camper store with souvenirs, food, camping supplies and fuel are located within a short walk from the cabins. Showers are $5.00 per person per day and are unlimited. You can purchase a shower code inside the Camper Store.

    Natural Features

    Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower-48 of the United States before Mount St. Helens.Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 native species including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Range, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats. The Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins lie within a ponderosa pine forest.__

    Nearby Attractions

    The Loomis Museum is at the north end of the park and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is at the south end of the park. Both offer information, photos and videos of some of the most popular hikes in the park, along with a movie about the history of Lassen Peak eruptions. When visiting the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the south entrance of the park, please visit us at Lassen Cafe & Gift. If interested in booking a stay with us at Drakesbad Guest Ranch, please visit www.lassenlodging.com.

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    $149 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA

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    Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA

    11 Reviews
    49 Photos
    49 Saves
    Shingletown, California
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. Camper-submitted photo from McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Sacramento River RV Park

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    Sacramento River RV Park

    5 Reviews
    19 Saves
    Anderson, California
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground

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    Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground

    12 Reviews
    14 Photos
    48 Saves
    Red Bluff, California

    Overview

    Sycamore Grove Campground sits along the banks of the sparkling Sacramento River at a 300-foot elevation, within the 488-acre Red Bluff Recreation Area. The area is an isolated parcel of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, in Red Bluff, CA. Visitors to the campground enjoy shady oak and sycamore trees and grassy fields within a beautiful riparian environment.

    Recreation

    Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.

    Facilities

    The campground offers more than two dozen, single-family and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Potable water is provided.__

    Natural Features

    Sycamore Grove is a beautiful campground that is open year-round. Campsites and open areas throughout the campground are covered in lush, green grass, with shade trees towering overhead. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and biking trails, as well as the scenic Sacramento River, which is open to all types of water sports.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 934-3316.

    Nearby Attractions

    Sycamore Grove Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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    $25 / night

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    Mountain Gate RV Park

    4 Reviews
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    1 Save
    Shasta Lake, California

    Mountain Gate RV Park and Cabins is located in the foothills of The Shasta Cascades near magnificent Lake Shasta and the City of Redding.

    It boasts one of the most pristine, friendly, full service parks in Northern California. We are just a few miles from Lake Shasta and Redding -providing for all your big-city needs. Your recreational needs and wants while away from the hustle and bustle of the city will be all around you.

    We are a safe, secure park, surrounded by woods and grasslands.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground

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    Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    Bella Vista, California

    This facility is used on an "as needed basis" by the Shasta Recreation Company (Concessionaire to the Forest Service). There are 8 camping sites that can accomodate a trailer with an average max. size of 16'. All sites have a picnic table, campfire ring, and an unpaved parking spur.

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    • Tents
    • Toilets
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

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    Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    17 Photos
    52 Saves
    Whiskeytown, California

    Overview

    This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Clear Creek flows past the campground, making it a popular spot for fly fishing. The camp is shaded by alders and large canyon live oaks. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.

    Recreation

    During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

    Facilities

    Peltier Bridge is a tent-only campground. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, a large bear-resistant storage locker, a metal fire pit with a swing-arm barbecue grill, and a lamp pole. The campsites share two vault toilets. For campsites 1, 2 and 3, park and walk approximately 25-35 feet to your site. Drinking water and electricity are not available. Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles towing trailers and fifth wheels and vehicles towing pop-up campers. Motorhomes are not allowed in this campground. No overflow parking is available.

    Natural Features

    Tall trees providing cooling shade make Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground a relaxing retreat. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.

    Nearby Attractions

    Brandy Creek Beach is located three and a half miles from the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddle boards and kayaks.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

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    $20 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

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    Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

    6 Reviews
    21 Photos
    122 Saves
    Sugarloaf, California

    There are no permanent facilities at Beehive shoreline campground. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the peak operating season.

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  10. Camper-submitted photo from Hirz Bay Campground

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    Hirz Bay Campground

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    102 Saves
    Sugarloaf, California

    Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, bear boxes and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, an overflow parking area, access to Hirz Bay Trail, and is located near Hirz Bay boat ramp. Hirz Bay Group campgrounds #1 and #2 are in close proximity.

    Total of 48 units. 37 single units and 11 double units. Average max. trailer size = 30 foot.

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    • Reservable
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)

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