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Mark D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 Stayed at: E08, Loop: Loop E
Great spot, especially when escaping the heat of Redding.
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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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- Potable Water
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- Fish Cleaning Station
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C01, Loop: Loop C
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C06, Loop: Loop C
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C07, Loop: Loop C
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C08, Loop: Loop C
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C09, Loop: Loop C
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C10, Loop: Loop C
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C11, Loop: Loop C
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D01, Loop: Loop D
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D08, Loop: Loop D
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D12, Loop: Loop D
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D14, Loop: Loop D
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E02, Loop: Loop E
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C01, Loop: Loop C
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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C02, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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C03, Loop: Loop C
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C04, Loop: Loop C
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C05, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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C06, Loop: Loop C
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C07, Loop: Loop C
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C08, Loop: Loop C
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C09, Loop: Loop C
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C10, Loop: Loop C
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C11, Loop: Loop C
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D01, Loop: Loop D
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D09, Loop: Loop D
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D11, Loop: Loop D
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D12, Loop: Loop D
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D13, Loop: Loop D
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D14, Loop: Loop D
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E02, Loop: Loop E
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E05, Loop: Loop E
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E21, Loop: Loop E
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E22, Loop: Loop E
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E23, Loop: Loop E
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Reviews
451 reviews
Summary
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
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Based on 451 reviews
5 stars
54.5% (246)
4 stars
24.4% (110)
3 stars
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Alice D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful and well maintained campsites, and a few offer a lot of privacy. The trash is collected often and the bathrooms are clean. The woodchips spread across the ground at the campsites keep the areas from getting dusty and dirty. Good flat places to pitch a tent. The fire rings are a very nice addition as it gets cold at night. There are hikes right off Summit Lake to Echo Lake and Twin Lakes and even further if you want to hike to Cinder Cone. The swimming in Summit Lake is wonderful, especially on a hot day. We were there in August and the water was refreshing, but not too cold that we couldn't swim. The drive to the camp store at Manzanita doesn't take long and you can get excellent soft serve ice cream there. If you want more quiet and less crowds, Summit Lake camp ground is the best.
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Mark D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 Stayed at: E08, Loop: Loop E
Great spot, especially when escaping the heat of Redding.
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Alice D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful and well maintained campsites, and a few offer a lot of privacy. The trash is collected often and the bathrooms are clean. The woodchips spread across the ground at the campsites keep the areas from getting dusty and dirty. Good flat places to pitch a tent. The fire rings are a very nice addition as it gets cold at night. There are hikes right off Summit Lake to Echo Lake and Twin Lakes and even further if you want to hike to Cinder Cone. The swimming in Summit Lake is wonderful, especially on a hot day. We were there in August and the water was refreshing, but not too cold that we couldn't swim. The drive to the camp store at Manzanita doesn't take long and you can get excellent soft serve ice cream there. If you want more quiet and less crowds, Summit Lake camp ground is the best.
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Allison D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 Stayed at: E06, Loop: Loop E
Campground was packed. We were surprised because we stayed at manzanita campground the night before which was practically empty.
Pit toilets are clean, lots of trees for hammocks, fire pit and bear locker present.
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Leonardo C
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
We greatly enjoyed our 2 night visit. The bathrooms are tidy and fresh smelling and the campsites and general area are also tidy. The campsites are big enough so you have some privacy. Ours backed up on the lake so we had a chance to enjoy some pretty sunset views. Would definitely come back.
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Allison D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 Stayed at: E06, Loop: Loop E
Campground was packed. We were surprised because we stayed at manzanita campground the night before which was practically empty.
Pit toilets are clean, lots of trees for hammocks, fire pit and bear locker present.
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Leonardo C
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
We greatly enjoyed our 2 night visit. The bathrooms are tidy and fresh smelling and the campsites and general area are also tidy. The campsites are big enough so you have some privacy. Ours backed up on the lake so we had a chance to enjoy some pretty sunset views. Would definitely come back.
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Melvin R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 Stayed at: E22, Loop: Loop E
Clean, quiet campground.
There's a trail on the east side of the lake. Go about halfway on the trail and you get a view of Mt. Lassen. We did it at 6 am for sunrise view.
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Melvin R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 Stayed at: E22, Loop: Loop E
Clean, quiet campground.
There's a trail on the east side of the lake. Go about halfway on the trail and you get a view of Mt. Lassen. We did it at 6 am for sunrise view.
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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
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.
Near Lassen Volcanic National Park
The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min
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