My partner and I had a wonderful time at MCR and can't wait to come back! We stayed in one of the…read morecabins; it was clean, well stocked, and perfect for two. The property is gorgeous and conveniently close to the main visitor center at Lassen Volcano National Park. The staff were friendly and professional. It was quiet and family friendly; there was even a family movie night in the meadow. Everyone has different expectations around cabins, so keep in mind that there is no Internet, not much cell service, no TV, and no microwave in the cabins. You'll want to download maps before you leave home. There aren't a lot of nearby general stores and what they have is limited, so be sure to bring all the food and supplies you'll need. There are plenty of pans and utensils in the cabin, though, as well as a grill and grilling utensils. From what I recall, pets are permitted but you can be charged for any pet hair left on the bed/furniture (bearing in mind that service animals are not considered pets under federal or California law).

This has been one of the best camping trips I've taken in a while. The area is breath taking, with…read moreme stating on the first night that, "I feel nature drunk" to my friends. I never once heard any of the other campers and slept like a log in my tent. Even after the fires last year, the camp ground doesn't feel like it was affected. We walked around, finding a fiery garden with toad stool seats, on the path to the field with a star porch to lay on at night. Which also during the day, gave shade to a deer and her two fawns. I'm excited to go back next year and take more time exploring the area.

Great campground, clean bathrooms near campsites, trash service came every day, wash area for…read moredishes, water pump near, bear box clean, camp store convenient - would camp again. Showers were eh on cleanliness and curtains feel a bit sheer. Don't forget your shower shoes. You have to pay $5 for the code for each gender bathroom, but you can use it unlimited during your stay. Also, had a medical emergency where someone from my camp fainted multiple times/cut his hand open - went to emt for help and they said "we'll be there in a few minutes," lacked urgency, when they finally arrived they didn't know how to take VITALS, and wasted 10 minutes of our time when he suggested the nearest hospital, 1 hour away, in Redding after explaining there's "not much he can do."

Manzanita Lake Campground is beautiful but the showers were infested with flies and it made…read moreshowering a gross experience. I have never been more disgusted in my entire life where flies fall on you while you shower and get into your clothes. There were tampons in two different shower stalls left there for 3 days I went to the Manzanita general store to complain but nothing was done other than the typical, "we will inform management. Thanks..." Finally on the 4th day, the showers were somewhat decent. There needs to be more pride and care put into the cleanliness of the showers and bathrooms. I took pictures of the showers when no one was there.

Nice RV park within minutes of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's nothing fancy and that's the way…read moreI like it. Simplicity and not overcrowded for the win. Given dogs aren't allowed on the Lassen trails, it keeps me at ease knowing they are within reach. It makes life easier with full hookups. The pups can enjoy the comfort of the trailer while checking off trails we have yet to conquer. This park is a bit different from the norm. They promote saving electricity and that's a good thing. However, they do expect you follow the rules by refraining from using high electric consuming appliances such as your air conditioner. Otherwise, pay an additional fee.

It's a little run down but still a nice place. There are 2 campfire rings that are for all to use…read more It was pretty quiet. The hookups are well taken care of and in a good location. We got in late so check-in was in the restaurant. The RV park is behind the post office. The restaurant was really good and the servers are very nice. Many reviews mention a mean old man that works there and it's true. He is grumpy. The price is reasonable and they don't over-charge for dogs. We will be going back.

Super close to the southern end of Lassen national park. Unfortunately no wifi despite them putting…read morea TV. I had a comfortable stay. The bathroom had a shower stall instead of a bath. As well as bags specifically for toiletries provided inside the bathroom. Goes to show how old fashioned whoever owns this place is.

We enjoyed our stay with this hotel for many reasons. First, located about 10 miles to Lassen…read moreNational Park. Second, hotel was very clean, tastefully decorated, and has everything we needed for a short stay. Third, the area is very quiet, you can't hear your next door neighbor. We enjoyed our 2-day stay. I didn't give this hotel a perfect score because of one reason- there was no mention that there was no wifi in the room until we got our key. The hot spot was in the mercantile not too far from the room, but there was no heater in that restaurant, so you are outside working on the wifi and it was cold. The server mentioned the heaters were out of gas. I still recommend this hotel because it was a lovely hotel, just be warned that there is no internet connection inside the room.

One of the handful of lakes around Lassen Volcanic National Park…read more This lake is small and for non-motorized watercraft only (no boat launch), making it a perfect lake to enjoy leisurely kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. Campgrounds surround the lake and a popular hiking trail goes along the backside of it. Bathrooms, picnic tables, and limited parking are nearby. Happy Paddling!

Summit lake is more like a pond. We drove to the campground on the sites are awkwardly close…read moretogether and "intimate". Decided not to stay. Opt instead for the KOA in Shingletown.

Only visited Lassen for a short afternoon hike at Manzanita Lake, but what a beautiful park it is…read more Since it's a National Park there was a $30 entrance fee, no one was at the booth when we arrived, but they had signage on how to pay online, and told you where you could find wifi to do so. We did the Manzanita Lake loop, which was about two miles. The trail was easy but took a long time because we kept stopping to take pictures of the beautiful views. We did the trail clockwise and it took a little while to get to the ultimate view, but I was glad it wasn't immediate so that we had something to really look forward to while on the trail. We parked at the Loomis Museum lot where there was a bathroom and small visitor center/gift shop. Parking was pretty full when we arrived, but emptied out quite a bit when we were leaving. They had kayak rentals on the lake, we had originally planned to do it, but time didn't permit on this trip. Rangers at the visitor center/shop were very knowledgeable, I heard one giving information about the plethora of trials and areas of the park, and wow are there a lot of trials!

I love how this national park is underrated and the shadow to Yosemite!…read more It's so green, quaint, not crowded, well paved roads and hiking paths and etc here. Highlights were : cave (my baby was surprisingly not scared during the trail in the cave), sulphur, beautiful meadows with snowy topped Lassen Mountain View, lake, and etc. the snowy mountain top helps with the weather being tolerable during the summer season - especially mid-July to end of July or so. I can't wait to return.

really lovely, clear blue-green lake to look at, walk around and/or have a picnic. on the day we…read morevisited, the weather was perfect....mid-upper 70s, sunny, breezy, and we saw visitors doing all 3 and just enjoying this little gem in lassen nat'l park. hubby and i took the time to admire this lake, snap a few pics, then walk around the lake, mainly b/c i was curious how long it would take to walk around and how many miles it was....answer? 24 minutes and 0.79 miles! normally, i'd be able to walk this distance in under 20 minutes, but given how bumpy the walking path was, it took a bit longer and i had to slowly step over a few of the rocky passages. there's plenty of spots for people to sit and sunbathe or have a snack. there are also a few picnic benches higher up from the lake, and we saw a family bring their camping stove and cook lunch there. lots of free parking all along the rim of the lake as well as separate men's & women's restrooms and trash/recycling receptacles. i'll definitely plan on a longer visit the next time i'm here and perhaps bring my portable stove to make myself a feast and enjoy this lovely lake!

Lake Helen is a simple quick-stop feature as you venture along the 30 mile Lassen Volcanic Parkway…read more The reason why I'd like to mention Lake Helen is because of how beautiful and COLORFUL I found this place to be! Wow....I was pretty stunned by the mixture of the still melting snow with what seemed like turquoise blue waters....and this was the status when I visited back in the middle of July! There's really not much to Lake Helen other than stopping, getting out of your car and taking scenic photographs of the area with this stunning lake as the focal point. During my visit to Lassen National Park, it was one of the first few attractions I came upon as I navigated the parkway from the main, southwest entrance all the way up towards the Manzanita Lake Camping Area. In estimation....I'd say it was located about 5 - 10 miles going along Lassen Parkway. It can't be missed from the road. I saw plenty of cars parked with visitors playing by the snow and capturing photos of this picturesque surrounding. I certainly took a few moments to appreciate the landscape. Although Lassen NP has a rugged and brownish exterior from the high elevations and chilly winter setting,....this Lake Helen was a wonderful reprieve from the mostly out of bloom and dull terrain I found the park to be. Although there's not much to Lake Helen other than observing the wonderful blue coloring of the waters mixed with the snowy ice melting....it was still quite a fascinating revelation to witness such an unheralded and strikingly colorful roadside attraction.

We spent our 45th wedding anniversary, July 2025. We love this place. Even after the fire(s), it's…read moreLassen Park! Beautiful! The guest ranch is a wonderful base camp to experience this part of the park. The ranch staff make the experience happen. We felt like family (in the good way). These folks actually care. Look closely at their website for what they offer. For us, it was like you'd think of an early 1900s, Adirondack's mountain motor lodge to be like. Rustic but regal. The staff made it regal for us.

This is a nice little spot close to Lassen Ntl Park. We were glad to get out of the house and spend…read morea long weekend in nature. The cabins have no electricity and there is no cell phone service, so it's great if you want to get away from everything. There are some hikes available close by. Driving to the main part of the park actually takes about 90 minutes, so it's ok if you want to visit the park once, but doing it every day is very time consuming. Due to the pandemic food was only served outside. The food was pretty good, our server was very nice, however they were a little bit understaffed and it could take a long time to get dinner or breakfast. (Can be annoying if you're trying to get a head start on the busier trails). Overall the staff was really nice and we enjoyed our time in this beautiful and serene area.

Such a beautiful campsite. Close to the lake and very serene. A bit crowded but still a great way…read moreto enjoy the park. The bathrooms were so clean! We stayed a few nights and they were always spotless and full of toilet paper. It was nice to have so many stalls and have access to flush toilets and running water! Thank you Ranger Randi for keeping them so clean! We were so grateful for her attentiveness and wonderful personality! Such a joy to have her stop by the campground!

Clean and spacious campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's great to camp here to hike…read moreanywhere in Lassen. General thing are there, including bear box, table, the rest room, trash box. It's right near the Summit lake and really pretty. Quiet as well.

Tom was awesome and provided a safe and fun experience. He's filled with lots of knowledge and…read morehistory of the rivers. I highly recommend this fun trip for all!

My family of 8 booked a river rafting trip with Tom. Tom was great with communicating what we need…read moreto prepare for prior to our trip and was helpful about the exact location of where to meet him on the Klamath River. Tom was a fabulous guide- fun, patient with the kids and newbies, and knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had a great experience and can't wait to be back next year!