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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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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Close to hiking trails and next to a pristine alpine lake, Summit Lake South or North is the central place to camp in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Halfway between Manzanita Lake and Lassen Peak, Summit Lake offers a wide variety of sites for RV's and tent alike. A bonus is Loop D which is exclusively First Come - First Served.
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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Close to hiking trails and next to a pristine alpine lake, Summit Lake South or North is the central place to camp in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Halfway between Manzanita Lake and Lassen Peak, Summit Lake offers a wide variety of sites for RV's and tent alike. A bonus is Loop D which is exclusively First Come - First Served.
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July 11, 2020 Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
A must!
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July 11, 2020 Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
A must!
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July 12, 2020 Stayed at: E02, Loop: Loop E
Amazing campground, pit toilets were clean, running water and dumpsters available close to the toilets. Spacious spot and amazing location as it is 5 mins walk from the lake
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July 12, 2020 Stayed at: E02, Loop: Loop E
Amazing campground, pit toilets were clean, running water and dumpsters available close to the toilets. Spacious spot and amazing location as it is 5 mins walk from the lake
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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
We were disappointed by several aspects of our campsites (C10 and C11 at Summit Lake South in Lassen Volcanic National Park). They were rather small, somewhat exposed, half covered with coarse mulch that makes for an uncomfortable place to stake a tent, and worst of all, they were quite sloped, so it was difficult to find good spots to pitch our tents. How hard would it be to grade the sites so that there are level areas suitable for tents? Everyone in our party felt let down by this, and person slept in her car. The sites weren't horrible; there was a fire ring, the water spigot nearby worked, and the adjacent restrooms only occasionally smelled bad. But we don't feel we got our money's worth.
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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
We were disappointed by several aspects of our campsites (C10 and C11 at Summit Lake South in Lassen Volcanic National Park). They were rather small, somewhat exposed, half covered with coarse mulch that makes for an uncomfortable place to stake a tent, and worst of all, they were quite sloped, so it was difficult to find good spots to pitch our tents. How hard would it be to grade the sites so that there are level areas suitable for tents? Everyone in our party felt let down by this, and person slept in her car. The sites weren't horrible; there was a fire ring, the water spigot nearby worked, and the adjacent restrooms only occasionally smelled bad. But we don't feel we got our money's worth.
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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Scenic sites right next to the lake, centrally located to main sections of the park, and the cleanest camp bathrooms I’ve ever seen (even loaded up with hand sanitizer!). Best camping experience we’ve had!
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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: C11, Loop: Loop C
Scenic sites right next to the lake, centrally located to main sections of the park, and the cleanest camp bathrooms I’ve ever seen (even loaded up with hand sanitizer!). Best camping experience we’ve had!
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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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