The park service lists 10 campgrounds with 468 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita Lake Campground | 179 | Reservable | $26 | Yes, up to 40 ft | dump station, showers, water |
| Butte Lake Campground | 101 | Reservable | $22 | Yes, up to 35 ft | water |
| Summit Lake South Campground | 49 | Reservable | $22 | No | water |
| Summit Lake North Campground | 46 | Reservable | $24 | No | water |
| Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall | 35 | First come | $16 | Yes, up to 36 ft | water |
| Juniper Lake Campground | 18 | Both | $12 | Yes | water |
| Warner Valley Campground | 17 | Both | $21 | Yes | water |
| Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring | 15 | First come | $10 | Yes, up to 36 ft | water |
| Lost Creek Group Campground | 8 | Reservable | $62 | Yes, up to 40 ft | water |
| Backcountry Camping in Lassen's Wilderness | n/a | Reservable | $6 | No | water |
RVs and trailers
7 of 10 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 40 feet (Manzanita Lake Campground, Lost Creek Group Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. 1 has a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
8 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 4 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.
What the park says about reservations at Manzanita Lake Campground: “Reservations are required for all sites in the 2024 season. Reservations can be made up to the day of arrival. It is best to reserve prior to arriving at the park due to limited connectivity. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance up to the day of arrival. Park staff does not handle reservatio”
Campfires
- Manzanita Lake Campground: Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or bur
- Butte Lake Campground: Fires allowed in provided fire rings only. Stoves permitted.
- Summit Lake South Campground: Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or bur
- Summit Lake North Campground: Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or bur
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- Drakesbad Guest Ranch: Drakesbad Guest Ranch is a secluded lodge at the southeast end of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.