Type
Lake
Location
40.5317°N 121.5647°W
The Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, near the park's Northwest Entrance, includes a boat launch, trailhead, and picnic area on Manzanita Lake. It is a common first stop for visitors entering from the north.
Details
- Type
- Lake
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
The day use area sits on Manzanita Lake in the northwest corner of the park and includes a boat launch, picnic facilities, and trail access. The 1.8-mile Manzanita Lake loop starts here, and the lake supports non-motorized boating and fishing.
Know Before You Go
The area is reached through the Northwest Entrance Station and is accessible year-round from the park highway, with minimal services in winter and early spring. When the nearby Loomis Plaza lot fills in summer, the day use area can serve as alternate parking.