The Manzanita Lake Area is at the north end of the park near the Northwest Entrance and holds the most amenities of any area in the park. It draws campers and families.
Details
- Type
- Lake
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
Manzanita Lake sits in the northwest corner of the park, reached through the Northwest Entrance Station. The area has a campground, a day use area with a boat launch, picnic facilities, a camper store, an amphitheater, and restrooms. It is accessible year-round from the park highway, though services are minimal in winter and early spring (roughly November through April), when the road is plowed only between the Highway 89/44 intersection and Loomis Plaza.
Trails and Recreation
Hiking options include the 1.8-mile Manzanita Lake loop, the 0.5-mile Reflection Lake loop, and the half-mile Lily Pond Interpretive Trail. The lake has water access and a boat launch.
Know Before You Go
The Loomis Plaza parking lot often fills in summer, so the day use area can be a better place to park.