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451 reviews
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.
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September 14, 2023 Stayed at: D08, Loop: Loop D
I loved the proximity to the lake, where we swam in the mornings despite the cold. Very quiet campground, and primitive, only running water and vault toilets. Great location in the middle of the park so you can easily access both the north and south entrances to the park.
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September 14, 2023 Stayed at: D08, Loop: Loop D
I loved the proximity to the lake, where we swam in the mornings despite the cold. Very quiet campground, and primitive, only running water and vault toilets. Great location in the middle of the park so you can easily access both the north and south entrances to the park.
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September 15, 2023 Stayed at: E06, Loop: Loop E
This campsite (E06) had the steepest parking space I have ever seen. This was not evident from the photo provided. The steepness of the parking space made it very difficult to open and close vehicle doors, and to load and unload camping equipment. I would not recommend this site.
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September 15, 2023 Stayed at: E06, Loop: Loop E
This campsite (E06) had the steepest parking space I have ever seen. This was not evident from the photo provided. The steepness of the parking space made it very difficult to open and close vehicle doors, and to load and unload camping equipment. I would not recommend this site.
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September 16, 2023 Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground with water and toilets close by. Very quiet.
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September 16, 2023 Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground with water and toilets close by. Very quiet.
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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Lassen National Park is awesome, even after the extensive fire damage. However, we were extremely disappointed in our campsite in the South Summit Lake campground. We have a travel trailer that is 22 ft from bumper to hitch. We had site D11 that was described as being 24 ft long. It wasn’t possible to get our trailer into this site. Basically the loop is backwards, so the angle of the space makes it impossible to back in. Even if we could have somehow managed that, there was no room for our slide out or awning or our truck. We found someone in the North campground who also couldn’t get in to their space, and we stayed there for 2 nights, but then had to leave.
The descriptions on these campsites are NOT ACCURATE !
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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: E10, Loop: Loop E
Great location, lots of hikes nearby and Summit lake was fun to float on and cool off after our hikes. Bathrooms were clean. If you have 2 cars the hike from Terrace lake to Summit Lake is easy, mostly downhill, beautiful, and not burned.
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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: E14, Loop: Loop E
Great campsite! Clean, close to everything, and perfect for a quiet stargazing night!
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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Lassen National Park is awesome, even after the extensive fire damage. However, we were extremely disappointed in our campsite in the South Summit Lake campground. We have a travel trailer that is 22 ft from bumper to hitch. We had site D11 that was described as being 24 ft long. It wasn’t possible to get our trailer into this site. Basically the loop is backwards, so the angle of the space makes it impossible to back in. Even if we could have somehow managed that, there was no room for our slide out or awning or our truck. We found someone in the North campground who also couldn’t get in to their space, and we stayed there for 2 nights, but then had to leave.
The descriptions on these campsites are NOT ACCURATE !
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Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States
Elevation: 2,042 ft
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.
The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 133
Nearby city: Redding, CA
Approx. 51 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,902 ft
Mineral, CA
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