Summit Lake
Summit Lake
SUMMIT LAKE NORTH
SUMMIT LAKE NORTH
SUMMIT LAKE NORTH

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Summit Lake North

Summit Lake North Campground (elevation 6.7 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within walking distance of the small but scenic Summit Lake and eight miles from the 10,457-ft. Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park.. Hikers will find one of the park's major trails only 1/4-mile away from the campground and many more within a close proximity. Summit Lake North is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake South Campground.

Available sites

41 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A02, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A04, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A05, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A06, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A07, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A08, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A10, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A11, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A12, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ A13, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A14, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A15, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 A16, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A17, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A18, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B01, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B02, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B03, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B04, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B05, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ B06, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B07, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B08, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B09, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B10, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B11, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B12, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B13, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ B14, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 B15, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ B16, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ B17, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 B18, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ B19, Loop: Loop B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 B20, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B21, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B22, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B23, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B24, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B25, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

388 reviews

Summary

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Summit Lake North is praised for its great location within Lassen National Park, offering scenic views, easy access to hiking trails, and a beautiful lake for swimming. The campground is well-maintained with clean bathrooms and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for visitors seeking a relaxing camping experience. However, some sites are closely spaced and lack shade, which may affect privacy and comfort.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 388 reviews

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5 stars 59.8% (232)
4 stars 24.5% (95)
3 stars 9.5% (37)
2 stars 4.1% (16)
1 star 2.1% (8)

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Paul C

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: B19, Loop: Loop B

There is not a level site to be found in Summit Lake North or South. If you've ever slept in a tent on a slant, you know what I'm talking about. No fun. I had site B19 in Summit Lake North. I do not recommend this site at all. No level ground. There is literally a v-shaped driveway. You have side of the v, the site next door has the other side. The night I stayed, there was a small SUV parked in the site, immediately next to the bear box for my site. It took me a while to figure out that the bear box was for my site, not there's, that's how close they were. The only saving grace was that there were flush toilets. I do not believe Summit Lake South has flush toilets, but don't quote me on that.

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Paul C

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July 26, 2025 Stayed at: B19, Loop: Loop B

There is not a level site to be found in Summit Lake North or South. If you've ever slept in a tent on a slant, you know what I'm talking about. No fun. I had site B19 in Summit Lake North. I do not recommend this site at all. No level ground. There is literally a v-shaped driveway. You have side of the v, the site next door has the other side. The night I stayed, there was a small SUV parked in the site, immediately next to the bear box for my site. It took me a while to figure out that the bear box was for my site, not there's, that's how close they were. The only saving grace was that there were flush toilets. I do not believe Summit Lake South has flush toilets, but don't quote me on that.

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Brett S

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July 25, 2025 Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B

Lovely campsite, short walk from the lake. This side of the lake has a lot of great spots to get in the water. Campground was clean, everything seemed to be in working order, and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing and pretty quiet. I really enjoyed my stay, and I would come back!

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Ruchita V

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July 25, 2025 Stayed at: B11, Loop: Loop B

Good campsite but lot of bugs

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Brett S

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July 25, 2025 Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B

Lovely campsite, short walk from the lake. This side of the lake has a lot of great spots to get in the water. Campground was clean, everything seemed to be in working order, and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing and pretty quiet. I really enjoyed my stay, and I would come back!

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Ruchita V

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July 25, 2025 Stayed at: B11, Loop: Loop B

Good campsite but lot of bugs

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Lori N

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B

This is a great campground. There’s lake is swimmable and right there! Lots of hiking options from the campground and close by. During the week it’s fairly quiet. It can be busy in the day use area on weekends. People clear out by dinner time and it’s quiet again.

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Linda A

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July 24, 2025 Stayed at: A15, Loop: Loop A

It was excellent until the multi site crowd from the Bay Area arrived with bikes and @20 screaming kids. I had to ask the host to let them know that they were not to cutdown/ chop and saw trees for firewood! Seriously!!

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Lori N

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July 24, 2025 Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B

This is a great campground. There’s lake is swimmable and right there! Lots of hiking options from the campground and close by. During the week it’s fairly quiet. It can be busy in the day use area on weekends. People clear out by dinner time and it’s quiet again.

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Linda A

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July 24, 2025 Stayed at: A15, Loop: Loop A

It was excellent until the multi site crowd from the Bay Area arrived with bikes and @20 screaming kids. I had to ask the host to let them know that they were not to cutdown/ chop and saw trees for firewood! Seriously!!

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Location & Directions for Summit Lake North

Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States

Elevation: 2,039 ft

Getting There

From Redding, California take State Highway 44 east approximately 48 mi to the Manzanita Lake entrance of the park. The campground is 14 mi south of the entrance on the main park road.

Nearest town

Mineral, CA - 25 mi

About 45 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 44, which connects to Redding, California, approximately 48 miles to the west.

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 8.6 mi · 15 min

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 25, 2026

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