About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
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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
Francisco B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: E19, Loop: Loop E
Beautiful place. I chose the tent only area. The spaces are huge. Shaded, large trees, nearby lake and meadow, great scenery. You get a table and fire pit, and parking for one vehicle. Water faucets are nearby. This is a central location, close to many of the park’s attractions. My only criticism is that you only get vault toilets, and no showers. For a real shower experience you need to drive 25 min.
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: E20, Loop: Loop E
Mt. Lassen is so beautiful.
So many great hikes and lakes to explore.
Gabriel B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: Loop E
Nice even with fire damage. Sites were too close together though.
Gabriel B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: Loop E
Nice even with fire damage. Sites were too close together though.
Douglas G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D02, Loop: Loop D
This campsite is beautiful by a small lake. The sites are a good size and provide both sun and tree shade. Perfect temperatures in early July. I highly recommend this campground.
KJ B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Loop C
We were a bit hesitant to visit Lassen due to the effects of the 2021 Dixie Fire, but were pleasantly surprised, both with the Summit Lake campgrounds and with the park as a whole. Thanks to previous controlled burns, firefighting efforts, and a bit of luck with the weather, the fire was largely stopped at the main park road. Much of the lesser-visited eastern part of the park sustained heavy damage, but most of the main tourist areas are fine,including Bumpass Hell, Lassen Peak, and Manzanita Lake. The Summit Lake campgrounds are right on the edge of the fire zone and, as such, provide a fascinating view of fire ecology. Take a walk around Summit Lake and see a completely burned forest on one side of the trail and green trees on the other side. We’re glad we decided to visit this year, and we’ll definitely be back!
Douglas G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D02, Loop: Loop D
This campsite is beautiful by a small lake. The sites are a good size and provide both sun and tree shade. Perfect temperatures in early July. I highly recommend this campground.
KJ B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: Loop C
We were a bit hesitant to visit Lassen due to the effects of the 2021 Dixie Fire, but were pleasantly surprised, both with the Summit Lake campgrounds and with the park as a whole. Thanks to previous controlled burns, firefighting efforts, and a bit of luck with the weather, the fire was largely stopped at the main park road. Much of the lesser-visited eastern part of the park sustained heavy damage, but most of the main tourist areas are fine,including Bumpass Hell, Lassen Peak, and Manzanita Lake. The Summit Lake campgrounds are right on the edge of the fire zone and, as such, provide a fascinating view of fire ecology. Take a walk around Summit Lake and see a completely burned forest on one side of the trail and green trees on the other side. We’re glad we decided to visit this year, and we’ll definitely be back!
Cory B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: Loop E
Dixie Fire. Half of the campground is burnt. Very surreal. Camped on 4th of July and it snowed that morning. Bring warm, waterproof gear. Gas up in Susanville. Bringing water not required. Long hike to CinderCone. Bring water and high winds can occur. The trail is ash and dust from the Dixie Fire. Very basic campground. Butte Lake accepts floaters for kids. Kid friendly.
Cory B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: Loop E
Dixie Fire. Half of the campground is burnt. Very surreal. Camped on 4th of July and it snowed that morning. Bring warm, waterproof gear. Gas up in Susanville. Bringing water not required. Long hike to CinderCone. Bring water and high winds can occur. The trail is ash and dust from the Dixie Fire. Very basic campground. Butte Lake accepts floaters for kids. Kid friendly.
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
