About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (372)
What Guests Are Saying
Summit Lake South is a scenic and well-kept campground with decent privacy and easy access to nearby lakes and trails. Many campers appreciated the tranquility and cleanliness, enjoying amenities like potable water and flat camping spots. However, some noted issues with campsite spacing, uneven parking, and noise from nearby campers, while others mentioned the impact of the recent fire on the area's natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Summit Lake South is a scenic and well-kept campground with decent privacy and easy access to nearby lakes and trails. Many campers appreciated the tranquility and cleanliness, enjoying amenities like potable water and flat camping spots. However, some noted issues with campsite spacing, uneven parking, and noise from nearby campers, while others mentioned the impact of the recent fire on the area's natural beauty.
Review Summary
Amanda M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: E22, Loop: Loop E
This site was a pleasant surprise. It backed up to a large fallen tree which offered some extra space and privacy. We would definitely book this site again. This campground does tend to attract some campers that lack camping etiquette - loud nights and music etc. The pit toilets are never ideal, but they were relatively clean.
Amanda M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: E22, Loop: Loop E
This site was a pleasant surprise. It backed up to a large fallen tree which offered some extra space and privacy. We would definitely book this site again. This campground does tend to attract some campers that lack camping etiquette - loud nights and music etc. The pit toilets are never ideal, but they were relatively clean.
David R
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: D04, Loop: Loop D
Nice place to camp. Bathroom facility was fine. More scenic area than I expected. Manzanita Lake and Lake Helen were pretty, and with just enough time for one hike, the Bumpass trail was really neat.
David R
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: D04, Loop: Loop D
Nice place to camp. Bathroom facility was fine. More scenic area than I expected. Manzanita Lake and Lake Helen were pretty, and with just enough time for one hike, the Bumpass trail was really neat.
Ryan H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: E20, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground, there are some dead trees that need to be removed.
Ryan H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: E20, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground, there are some dead trees that need to be removed.
Thomas N
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: E19, Loop: Loop E
This was a great camping spot. We had one bar of cell reception, a rarity in a national park campground - enough to text and call at least. There was fresh, potable water nearby that tasted exceptional! This campground only had pit toilets, so be prepared. There was a decent amount of privacy, and thankfully the neighbors did follow the quiet hour rules. Camp spots were nice and flat for tent camping. This campground is centrally located in the park, which is ideal.
Thomas N
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: E19, Loop: Loop E
This was a great camping spot. We had one bar of cell reception, a rarity in a national park campground - enough to text and call at least. There was fresh, potable water nearby that tasted exceptional! This campground only had pit toilets, so be prepared. There was a decent amount of privacy, and thankfully the neighbors did follow the quiet hour rules. Camp spots were nice and flat for tent camping. This campground is centrally located in the park, which is ideal.
Tom C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
Nice campground. Campsites are small and close together as expected in a busy national park. Easy access to the lake and trails. I would give it five stars except that many of the campsite vehicle parking spots have crumbling asphalt. They are not even close to level.
Tom C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
Nice campground. Campsites are small and close together as expected in a busy national park. Easy access to the lake and trails. I would give it five stars except that many of the campsite vehicle parking spots have crumbling asphalt. They are not even close to level.
Location Summit Lake South
Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States
From Redding, California take State Highway 44 east approximately 48 miles to the Manzanita Lake entrance of the park. The campground is 14 miles south of the entrance on the main park road.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.4903 / -121.424
Elevation: 2042 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
