Summit Lake South

Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, California, United States
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Summit Lake
Summit Lake area
Summit Lake view

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6.7 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within walking distance of the small but scenic Summit Lake and eight miles from the 10,457-ft. Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park. Hikers will find one of the park's major trails only 1/4-mile away from the campground and many more within a close proximity. Summit Lake South is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake North Campground.

Available sites

45 total sites
RV Sites 13 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 32 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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45 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

451 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 451 reviews

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5 stars 54.5% (246)
4 stars 24.4% (110)
3 stars 10.2% (46)
2 stars 6.4% (29)
1 star 4.4% (20)

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Bill L

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September 29, 2023 Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D

Very quiet during our one night stay at Summit Lake South.
Sites are clean and maintained.

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WEIWEI Z

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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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WEIWEI Z

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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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Zhicheng X

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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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Zhicheng X

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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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Suzanne C

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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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Suzanne C

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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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Emily O

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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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Emily O

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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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Danielle B

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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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Location & Directions for Summit Lake South

Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States

Elevation: 2,042 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Mineral, CA - 25 mi

About 45 min to downtown

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min

Nearby Campgrounds

Summit Lake North
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Summit Lake North

Mineral, CA

Summit Lake North Campground, situated at 6.7 ft. in Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers easy access to Summit Lake and is eight miles from Lassen Peak. The campground is near a major hiking trail, just a quarter-mile away, with additional trail...

33 RV Sites
41 Tent Sites
4.4 (388)
Summit Lake Stock Corral
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Summit Lake Stock Corral

Mineral, CA

Summit Lake Stock Corral, situated at 6.7 ft in Lassen Volcanic National Park, is near Summit Lake and seven miles from Lassen Peak's trailhead. A major trail is just 1/4 mi away, providing access to various nearby lakes and the Pacific Crest Trai...

4.7 (13)

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Warner Valley Campground
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Warner Valley Campground

Chester, CA

Warner Valley Campground is a minimally developed site in the southeastern part of the park, featuring vault toilets and potable water spigots. It provides access to various trails.

2 RV Sites
17 Tent Sites
4.0 (39)

Nearby destinations

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

5 mi away

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Old Station

13 mi away

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Mineral

14 mi away

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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