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Lost Creek Group Campground

A large picnic tent next to two picnic tables with camping chairs and three brown metal bear boxes.
Each campsite includes three food lockers, picnic tables, and fire grates. · NPS Photo
Campsites
8
How to get a site
Reservations
Max RV length
40 ft
Max trailer length
40 ft
Fee
$62 / night
Coordinates
40.5618, -121.5177
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40.5618, -121.5177 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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Reservation details

Lost Creek Group Campground contains only group campsites. All sites are reservation-only. The campground is located five miles south of Manzanita Lake on the park highway. The campground offers easy access to Manzanita Lake, Devastated, and Summit Lake Areas.

Every day
All Day

All facility hours are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. This page will be updated as much as possible to reflect current and projected hours / dates.

  • 2026 Operating Dates · Jun 12, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 · Every day All Day
  • Mid-summer Closure · Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026 · Closed
  • Closed Winter to Late Spring · Sep 16, 2026 – Jun 12, 2027 · Closed
8
Group
8 reservable
Group campsite$62

Group campsite capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, a maximum of 25 people, and up to 6 vehicles or one bus/RV. Each group campsite is equipped with three picnic tables, three fire grates, three metal food lockers, and a parking area.

Reservations required for all sites.

Drinking water
Yes - seasonal
Food storage lockers
Yes - seasonal
Toilets
Vault Toilets - seasonal
Trash & recycling
Yes - seasonal
Amphitheater
No
Camp store
No
Cell reception
No
Dump station
No
Firewood for sale
No
Host on site
No
Ice for sale
No
Internet
No
Laundry
No
Showers
None
RVs
Allowed · up to 40 ft
Trailers
Allowed · up to 40 ft
Access roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classification
Developed Campground
Cell service
No cell service. Nearest signal is four miles away at the Chaos Jumbles pullout.
Wheelchair access

Site are mostly flat and may be accessed by wheelchair. Vault toilets are wheelchair accessible.

ADA facilities

No ADA sites.

Fires & stoves

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 burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.

Also worth knowing

Services including a dump station, showers, laundry, are available at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store, five miles away.

From the Northwest Entrance, continue 6 miles south to the Lost Creek Group Campground.

The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Lost Creek Campground is located at 5,700 feet elevation. Summertime high temperatures range from 69°F to 85°F and lows range from 35°F to 45°F.

Lost Creek Campground is comprised of a single, large loop with seven campsites on the outside of the loop and one campsite on the inside of the loop. There are four restrooms spaced along the inside of the loop. Campsites are spread far apart and are large to support multiple tents. Large trees tower over the edge of the campsite, which is located north of the park highway.

A map of an oval loop with 8 campsites.
NPS Map
AddressLost Creek Group Campground · Shingletown, CA 96088
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Can you reserve a campsite at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Yes. Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park has 8 sites that can be reserved in advance.

How many campsites does Lost Creek Group Campground have?

Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park has 8 campsites.

What is the maximum RV length at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Lost Creek Group Campground publishes a maximum RV length of 40 feet. Longer rigs will not fit its sites.

How much does it cost to camp at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park charges $62 per night.

Are there showers at Lost Creek Group Campground?

No. Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park does not list showers.

Is there drinking water at Lost Creek Group Campground?

Yes. Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.

Is there cell service at Lost Creek Group Campground?

No. Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park does not list cell reception.

Is there a dump station at Lost Creek Group Campground?

No. Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park does not list dump station.

Is Lost Creek Group Campground wheelchair accessible?

Lost Creek Group Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park: Site are mostly flat and may be accessed by wheelchair. Vault toilets are wheelchair accessible.

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