About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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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
wendy w
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: E12, Loop: Loop E
Swimming in Summit Lake is my favorite event all year!
Many trailheads to even more lakes, meadows,creeks and waterfalls
wendy w
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: E12, Loop: Loop E
Swimming in Summit Lake is my favorite event all year!
Many trailheads to even more lakes, meadows,creeks and waterfalls
N C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: E09, Loop: Loop E
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N C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: E09, Loop: Loop E
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Dave J
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: E23, Loop: Loop E
E23 has very little shade. There are only a few trees. Close to water. Not too close to the toilets.
Dave J
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: E23, Loop: Loop E
E23 has very little shade. There are only a few trees. Close to water. Not too close to the toilets.
Jaylene P
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: E08, Loop: Loop E
I hate to share, only because the good places can get over populated, but this is a gem of a camp spot and National Park for that matter. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The bathrooms where clean, Summit Lake was beautiful and it was conveniently located to many hikes in the park. We used both trails accessible from the campground. We highly recommend the hike to Echo Lake and beyond. The 2021 fire really devastated the park, however don’t let this deter you from coming. There are plenty of spots that were untouched and preserved. We will definitely be coming back.
Jaylene P
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: E08, Loop: Loop E
I hate to share, only because the good places can get over populated, but this is a gem of a camp spot and National Park for that matter. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The bathrooms where clean, Summit Lake was beautiful and it was conveniently located to many hikes in the park. We used both trails accessible from the campground. We highly recommend the hike to Echo Lake and beyond. The 2021 fire really devastated the park, however don’t let this deter you from coming. There are plenty of spots that were untouched and preserved. We will definitely be coming back.
Steven G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: Loop D
Basic campsite
Steven G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: Loop D
Basic campsite
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
