Manzanita Group Camp campground
Manzanita Group Camp
Reservations are accepted at Manzanita Group Camp, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. This is especially recommended during peak seasons when the campground tends to get busy. It is advised to make reservations well in advance to guarantee availability.
The best time of year to visit Manzanita Group Camp is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and pleasant. Summers can get hot, so camping during these months may require extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
While staying at Manzanita Group Camp, campers can explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. However, it is important to be cautious of wildlife encounters, especially bears. Campers are advised to properly store food and dispose of waste to avoid attracting them.
Overall, Manzanita Group Camp offers a wonderful camping experience with its amenities, acceptance of reservations, and scenic surroundings.
What's on-site at Manzanita Group Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Manzanita Group Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Deer Pen Youth Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Arrowhead Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Huckleberry Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mount Madonna | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Pinto Lake Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Manzanita Group Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Corralitos C A Freedom Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Pajaro R A Chittenden Ca | 48 cfs | → |
| Llagas C Nr Gilroy | 12 cfs | → |
| Coyote C Bl Coyote Res Nr San Martin Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Coyote C Nr Gilroy Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Soquel C A Soquel Ca | 15 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Mount Madonna County Park
- Uvas Reservoir Park
- Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
- Pinto Lake County Park
- Pinto Lake Park
- Carriage Hills Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Uvas Road 15000-15208, Morgan Hill
- Pinto Lake City Park
- Oak Glen Avenue 17655, Morgan Hill
- Rountree Lane Santa Cruz County
- Coyote Lake Road 10700-12746, Gilroy
- Kirby Park
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Manzanita Group Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Manzanita Group Camp
Can I make reservations at Manzanita Group Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Manzanita Group Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Manzanita Group Camp.