Summit Lake South

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

Summit Lake
Summit Lake area
Summit Lake view

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

45 total sites

RV Sites

13 sites

Tent Sites

32 sites

About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6,700 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 South is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake North Campground.

Number of accommodations: 45

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 8 to Sep 21

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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45 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (372)

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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

4.2
372 reviews
5
55.4%
206
4
24.2%
90
3
9.1%
34
2
5.9%
22
1
5.4%
20

Murray R

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

A nice and clean campground. Typical campground.

Murray R

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

A nice and clean campground. Typical campground.

Brandon P

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: D06, Loop: Loop D

4

Summit Lake was beautiful. Bathrooms were clean. It seems the only place to buy firewood is the Camp store at Manzanita, so plan accordingly.

Kim E

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: E09, Loop: Loop E

3

Campsites are close together. E7-E9 are extremely close to each other.

Brandon P

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: D06, Loop: Loop D

4

Summit Lake was beautiful. Bathrooms were clean. It seems the only place to buy firewood is the Camp store at Manzanita, so plan accordingly.

Kim E

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: E09, Loop: Loop E

3

Campsites are close together. E7-E9 are extremely close to each other.

Malia C

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

Great campground! Well equipped campsites with firepits (with grills), stone picnic tables, and bear boxes. Plenty of room for multiple tents. The sites are well spaced apart as well. We stayed at site E16 and the site felt very private, but was close to the bathroom, trash bins, and water spigot. Would stay here again!

Malia C

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

Great campground! Well equipped campsites with firepits (with grills), stone picnic tables, and bear boxes. Plenty of room for multiple tents. The sites are well spaced apart as well. We stayed at site E16 and the site felt very private, but was close to the bathroom, trash bins, and water spigot. Would stay here again!

Sven S

Verified

July 12, 2025 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D

5

Great campsite, nicely located at a beatiful lake

Sven S

Verified

July 12, 2025 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D

5

Great campsite, nicely located at a beatiful lake

Location Summit Lake South

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

Elevation: 2042 feet

Distance to downtown

25 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 45 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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