Summit Lake North

Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, California, United States
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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
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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
RV Sites 33 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 8 sites Check Availability

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

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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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Steve G

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: B20, Loop: Loop B

Camp was clean restrooms cleaned daily. Excessive camp fire restrictions

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Eric W

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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: A18, Loop: Loop A

This park was a gem to discover. All the rangers I engaged with were super friendly and helpful. The campsite (north summit lake) was well taken care of and quiet. I had some great hikes and the area is incredibly beautiful. I will return for a longer stay, and to hike on the eastern side of the park next.

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Kristina A

Verified

September 3, 2026 Stayed at: A16, Loop: Loop A

Nice campground, very quiet

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Kurt S

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: B21, Loop: Loop B

Beautiful location!

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Michael M

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: B22, Loop: Loop B

The camp site is good with plenty of room and is realitivily flat. The campground is very clean and quiet. The only negative to this site is it is next to the restroom and people tend to walk thru the site as a short cut which gets annoying after a dozen different people did it.

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Christine B

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B

This is a nice campground, right on the lake. Sites are equipped with bear boxes, tables, and easy access to water and toilets. I’m giving it 4/5 because the sites are really small and packed in

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Rance W

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B

Beautiful location, quiet place to camp with no drunks or loud parties. Park rangers visible on patrols and bathrooms were very clean. Great place to camp!

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larry s

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: A05, Loop: Loop A

clean bathrooms

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Stephen J

Verified

August 28, 2026 Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B

I forgot my senior pass so when I entered the park I showed them a picture of my pass. But I now know that doesn't work.
Why can't that work? !! If they only accept QR codes why don't you print a QR code on the pass.
Very frustrating. There's a bar code on the pass why won't that work?
Many of the parks don't have Wi-Fi so that's no help.
It's also difficult to download on your phone.
This needs to be easier.

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Russell M

Verified

August 27, 2026 Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B

Great to get out to see some beauty!

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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

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Nearby destinations

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4 mi away

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12 mi away

City
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Mineral

14 mi away

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Last updated: October 25, 2026

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