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Average nightly rates45 total sites
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13 sites
Tent Sites
32 sites
About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
- Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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
Dirk W
VerifiedJanuary 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.
Dirk W
VerifiedJanuary 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.
don w
VerifiedJuly 11, 2020 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
A must!
don w
VerifiedJuly 11, 2020 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
A must!
Athanasios R
VerifiedJuly 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
Athanasios R
VerifiedJuly 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
Anthony D
VerifiedJuly 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.
Anthony D
VerifiedJuly 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.
Amelia F
VerifiedJuly 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!
Amelia F
VerifiedJuly 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!
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.
Elevation: 2042 feet
25 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 45 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
