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Summit Lake South

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

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Summit Lake

Summit Lake area

Summit Lake view

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General Store

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Pet Friendly

Picnic Table

Picnic Table

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About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South 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 South is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake North Campground.

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45 total sites

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2026 (Current year)

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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
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Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

Picnic Table
Fire Pit

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On Site Services

General Store
Fish Cleaning Station

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⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent

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🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent

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⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent

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🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent

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🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV

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⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

451 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 451 reviews

5 stars 54.5% (246)

4 stars 24.4% (110)

3 stars 10.2% (46)

2 stars 6.4% (29)

1 star 4.4% (20)

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Mike T

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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: D14, Loop: Loop D

Great location!

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Mark P

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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: C01, Loop: Loop C

Summit lake south is a very good camp ground we had a great time. Remember the elevation is over 6,000 ft so nights tend to get cold even in the summer.

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Mike T

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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: D14, Loop: Loop D

Great location!

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Mark P

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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: C01, Loop: Loop C

Summit lake south is a very good camp ground we had a great time. Remember the elevation is over 6,000 ft so nights tend to get cold even in the summer.

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Vanessa H

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August 21, 2022 Stayed at: D02, Loop: Loop D

Location can’t be beat. About 15 minutes from every major trailhead, sight, visitors center. Amazing lake on the campground with kayaking and paddle boarding. All the basic amenities you’ll need. Love it!

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Matthew W

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August 21, 2022 Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E

This is a very nice campground for tent camping. The bathrooms were clean. The evidence of the Dixie fire of 2021 does make the campground less appealing but the burned areas are just outside the campground boundaries.

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Vanessa H

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August 21, 2022 Stayed at: D02, Loop: Loop D

Location can’t be beat. About 15 minutes from every major trailhead, sight, visitors center. Amazing lake on the campground with kayaking and paddle boarding. All the basic amenities you’ll need. Love it!

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Matthew W

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August 21, 2022 Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E

This is a very nice campground for tent camping. The bathrooms were clean. The evidence of the Dixie fire of 2021 does make the campground less appealing but the burned areas are just outside the campground boundaries.

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William B

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August 24, 2022 Stayed at: C09, Loop: Loop C

The dog policy at this park is ridiculous. I was told my dog could only be where a car could go. Basically paved areas only. I understand that dogs can be a problem but to ban them from any and all trails is unfair. There should be some trails where leashed dogs are allowed and other where they are not. And for the park ranger to tell me that "you can go outside the park to hike with your dog" defeats the purpose of visiting the park in the first place.

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William B

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August 24, 2022 Stayed at: C09, Loop: Loop C

The dog policy at this park is ridiculous. I was told my dog could only be where a car could go. Basically paved areas only. I understand that dogs can be a problem but to ban them from any and all trails is unfair. There should be some trails where leashed dogs are allowed and other where they are not. And for the park ranger to tell me that "you can go outside the park to hike with your dog" defeats the purpose of visiting the park in the first place.

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Location & Directions for Summit Lake South

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

Elevation: 2,042 ft

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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

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min

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Summit Lake North

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Summit Lake North

Summit Lake North Campground, situated at 6.7 ft. in Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers easy access to Summit Lake and is eight miles from Lassen Peak. The campground is near a major hiking trail, just a quarter-mile away, with additional trail...

Summit Lake Stock Corral

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Summit Lake Stock Corral

Summit Lake Stock Corral, situated at 6.7 ft in Lassen Volcanic National Park, is near Summit Lake and seven miles from Lassen Peak's trailhead. A major trail is just 1/4 mi away, providing access to various nearby lakes and the Pacific Crest Trai...

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Warner Valley Campground

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Warner Valley Campground

Warner Valley Campground is a minimally developed site in the southeastern part of the park, featuring vault toilets and potable water spigots. It provides access to various trails.

Nearby destinations

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

5 mi away

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Old Station

13 mi away

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Mineral

14 mi away

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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