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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 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 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
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September 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
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September 22, 2023 Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Didn’t stay … after I got there… no potable water.. and cougar sightings.. scant campsite
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September 22, 2023 Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
Didn’t stay … after I got there… no potable water.. and cougar sightings.. scant campsite
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September 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.
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September 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.
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September 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.
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September 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.
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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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