About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Margaret O
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: E18, Loop: Loop E
a beautiful campground. unfortunately had to leave early because they had turned off the water. we only had enough water for 3 days. lesson learned. they turn off water in september.
Keith G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Very clean and spared from the immediate fire damage. Incredible location.
WEIWEI Z
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: D03, Loop: Loop D
Campground is excellent. The only problem is it suddenly becomes the dry camping without the notice on the website.
WEIWEI Z
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: D03, Loop: Loop D
Campground is excellent. The only problem is it suddenly becomes the dry camping without the notice on the website.
Zhicheng X
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: E12, Loop: Loop E
No one is in charge of the campground. Arrived my reserved campsite before dawn and found someone just was occupying it with two big tents and a full of stuff in the food locker. The family was not at the campsite at that moment but all their stuff were there. Was desperate but couldn’t find anyone for help so I had to decide to leave.
Zhicheng X
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: E12, Loop: Loop E
No one is in charge of the campground. Arrived my reserved campsite before dawn and found someone just was occupying it with two big tents and a full of stuff in the food locker. The family was not at the campsite at that moment but all their stuff were there. Was desperate but couldn’t find anyone for help so I had to decide to leave.
Suzanne C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Didn’t stay … after I got there… no potable water.. and cougar sightings.. scant campsite
Suzanne C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Didn’t stay … after I got there… no potable water.. and cougar sightings.. scant campsite
Emily O
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: Loop D
The site itself wasn’t bad but there is absolutely no management. No rangers or camp hosts to help if someone takes your campsite. The ranger said they are understaffed and if your site is taken, just love to another site and hope it’s not reserved. Nice and convenient campground but absolutely awful night
Emily O
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: Loop D
The site itself wasn’t bad but there is absolutely no management. No rangers or camp hosts to help if someone takes your campsite. The ranger said they are understaffed and if your site is taken, just love to another site and hope it’s not reserved. Nice and convenient campground but absolutely awful night
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
