About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
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2026 Season availability
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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
Kunal S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C
Great site. I like the fact that RVs are not allowed here. You will have a quieter and more fun experience.
Be prepared to find wood for your campfire. We could not find a place to purchase wood.
Lake is beautiful and so are the night time stars.
Kunal S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C
Great site. I like the fact that RVs are not allowed here. You will have a quieter and more fun experience.
Be prepared to find wood for your campfire. We could not find a place to purchase wood.
Lake is beautiful and so are the night time stars.
Rebecca K
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E
We were unsure if we were going to be able to keep our reservations with the fire so close. We were able to stay one night and explore Lassen. It is absolutely beautiful. We loved our camp spot as well. Unfortunately we did not get to stay the entire time because the smoke from the fires started to affect the air. We hiked the Bumpass Hell trail. We had planned to hike Lassen Peak the day we ended up leaving. We hope to be able to go back and explore more.
Rebecca K
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E
We were unsure if we were going to be able to keep our reservations with the fire so close. We were able to stay one night and explore Lassen. It is absolutely beautiful. We loved our camp spot as well. Unfortunately we did not get to stay the entire time because the smoke from the fires started to affect the air. We hiked the Bumpass Hell trail. We had planned to hike Lassen Peak the day we ended up leaving. We hope to be able to go back and explore more.
Amie B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Great little campground with a fun swimming hole. Bathrooms were very clean with very little odor!!! We had deer roaming the sites in the mornings and evenings with the lake right there. It was a magical experience!
Amie B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Great little campground with a fun swimming hole. Bathrooms were very clean with very little odor!!! We had deer roaming the sites in the mornings and evenings with the lake right there. It was a magical experience!
Brian T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E
The site we had was not good but this is a decent campground, with the lake nearby.
Brian T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E
The site we had was not good but this is a decent campground, with the lake nearby.
Shelby B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
Brian was a great camp host! Such a beautiful place to camp inside the park. We were so lucky to stay before the smoke came from the fires. Wish the campground could open a little earlier in the year but understand. Love our local LVNP!
Shelby B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: Loop C
Brian was a great camp host! Such a beautiful place to camp inside the park. We were so lucky to stay before the smoke came from the fires. Wish the campground could open a little earlier in the year but understand. Love our local LVNP!
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
