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388 reviews
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.
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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: A16, Loop: Loop A
So glad we stayed here instead of Manzanita Lake! Summit Lake North is much more pleasant for swimming as it has a sandy/digested granite bottom vs. mud and algae. It's shallow so the temperature was pleasant. We stayed in A16 which was one of two sites available when we booked so I figured it wouldn't be very nice because it was next to the road, but it was totally fine. Not much road traffic and it didn't bother us.
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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: A16, Loop: Loop A
So glad we stayed here instead of Manzanita Lake! Summit Lake North is much more pleasant for swimming as it has a sandy/digested granite bottom vs. mud and algae. It's shallow so the temperature was pleasant. We stayed in A16 which was one of two sites available when we booked so I figured it wouldn't be very nice because it was next to the road, but it was totally fine. Not much road traffic and it didn't bother us.
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August 20, 2022 Stayed at: B17, Loop: Loop B
Great campsite. The lake is shallow at the shore so it was perfect for the kids to play in. The bathrooms were clean and new. There are trails directly from the campsite and tons more within a 30 minute drive either way. Showers and a store are 20 minutes away at manzanita lake. We had an amazing week with three kids, not a ton of bugs, weather was perfect, mid 70’s during the day and mid 40’s at night. One of my favorite national parks we have been to, beautiful and that’s even with the burn areas.
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August 20, 2022 Stayed at: B17, Loop: Loop B
Great campsite. The lake is shallow at the shore so it was perfect for the kids to play in. The bathrooms were clean and new. There are trails directly from the campsite and tons more within a 30 minute drive either way. Showers and a store are 20 minutes away at manzanita lake. We had an amazing week with three kids, not a ton of bugs, weather was perfect, mid 70’s during the day and mid 40’s at night. One of my favorite national parks we have been to, beautiful and that’s even with the burn areas.
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August 24, 2022 Stayed at: A12, Loop: Loop A
Most campsites are really close together and the burn scar is noticeable. However, the location is really central to most sites/hikes in the park. We chose site A12 which turned out to be large and private. It was on a slope but there was a perfect flat spot for one tent more less at the bottom of the site. Very private for this campground. Only strange thing was that it didn’t have much of a parking space. Bathrooms were clean and stars were amazing. Overall it was nice.
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August 24, 2022 Stayed at: A12, Loop: Loop A
Most campsites are really close together and the burn scar is noticeable. However, the location is really central to most sites/hikes in the park. We chose site A12 which turned out to be large and private. It was on a slope but there was a perfect flat spot for one tent more less at the bottom of the site. Very private for this campground. Only strange thing was that it didn’t have much of a parking space. Bathrooms were clean and stars were amazing. Overall it was nice.
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August 26, 2022 Stayed at: B22, Loop: Loop B
This is one of the best campground stays we’ve ever had! My husband and I stayed in B22. The campsite was very spacious and had all of the needed amenities including a fire ring, a nice picnic table, bear box and a pull through parking space. The bathrooms were nice with flush toilets and an area outside for washing dishes. The fresh water spouts were only a short walk from the campsite and there were bins for trash and recycling and they accepted all recycling (not just bottles and cans). The stars are beautiful at night and the lake is absolutely perfect. Our campsite didn’t have much shade during the day but the lake did so we were able to bring our chairs down, get some shade, read, and swim in the lake. Everyone was friendly and respectful. It was the most quiet campground we’ve stayed in as well. Highly recommend! We will be back.
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August 26, 2022 Stayed at: B13, Loop: Loop B
The campsite was great, facilities were great and clean. Summit lake north campground is beautiful, nice and quiet in the mornings.
The only thing was that there was some dry grass around the fire pit and I was scared it might catch fire. Might need to be cleaned up or cut.
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August 26, 2022 Stayed at: B22, Loop: Loop B
This is one of the best campground stays we’ve ever had! My husband and I stayed in B22. The campsite was very spacious and had all of the needed amenities including a fire ring, a nice picnic table, bear box and a pull through parking space. The bathrooms were nice with flush toilets and an area outside for washing dishes. The fresh water spouts were only a short walk from the campsite and there were bins for trash and recycling and they accepted all recycling (not just bottles and cans). The stars are beautiful at night and the lake is absolutely perfect. Our campsite didn’t have much shade during the day but the lake did so we were able to bring our chairs down, get some shade, read, and swim in the lake. Everyone was friendly and respectful. It was the most quiet campground we’ve stayed in as well. Highly recommend! We will be back.
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August 26, 2022 Stayed at: B13, Loop: Loop B
The campsite was great, facilities were great and clean. Summit lake north campground is beautiful, nice and quiet in the mornings.
The only thing was that there was some dry grass around the fire pit and I was scared it might catch fire. Might need to be cleaned up or cut.
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Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States
Elevation: 2,039 ft
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.
The campground is accessible via State Highway 44, which connects to Redding, California, approximately 48 miles to the west.
The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 8.6 mi · 15 min
Last updated: October 25, 2026
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Population: 133
Nearby city: Redding, CA
Approx. 51 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,902 ft
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