About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
Trina D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
The view of the lake was beautiful. The campground was quiet - no generators or barking dogs. Loved it.
Trina D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
The view of the lake was beautiful. The campground was quiet - no generators or barking dogs. Loved it.
Sofia M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: Loop C
Love the campsite. Its beautiful, perfect location, and great amenities. There was however a mountain lion roaming the campground at night, and scratched at our tent. In my non-professional opinion, the lion should be relocated because that is not typical mountain lion behavior and it may be an unpredictable lion.
Sofia M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: Loop C
Love the campsite. Its beautiful, perfect location, and great amenities. There was however a mountain lion roaming the campground at night, and scratched at our tent. In my non-professional opinion, the lion should be relocated because that is not typical mountain lion behavior and it may be an unpredictable lion.
Hubert Ryan J
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: E02, Loop: Loop E
The site is too open and had to borrow tree from neighbor to hang my hammock. It was also in a slope so definitely pitch your tent further down if your have a big one. Otherwise you’ll be sleeping downhill. The parking is great since you don’t have to back in and got signal here and there. Midway between potable water and close enough to the toilets. Clean facility and close to hiking trails. Great site overall!
Hubert Ryan J
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: E02, Loop: Loop E
The site is too open and had to borrow tree from neighbor to hang my hammock. It was also in a slope so definitely pitch your tent further down if your have a big one. Otherwise you’ll be sleeping downhill. The parking is great since you don’t have to back in and got signal here and there. Midway between potable water and close enough to the toilets. Clean facility and close to hiking trails. Great site overall!
Lisa M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E
Still beautiful even after the 2021 Dixie fire.
Lisa M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E
Still beautiful even after the 2021 Dixie fire.
Jessica W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: E23, Loop: Loop E
This site was in Full sun, which made it difficult. I wouldn’t pick this spot again.
Jessica W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: E23, Loop: Loop E
This site was in Full sun, which made it difficult. I wouldn’t pick this spot again.
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
