Summit Lake South

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

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

45 total sites

RV Sites

13 sites

Tent Sites

32 sites

About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6,700 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.

Number of accommodations: 45

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Sep 8 to Sep 21

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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
C01, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
C03, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
C04, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
C06, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
C07, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
C09, Loop: Loop C Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV
No Hookups
D01, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
D02, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
D03, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
D07, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
D08, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV
No Hookups
D14, Loop: Loop D Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
E02, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E05, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E06, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E07, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E08, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E09, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E10, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E11, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E12, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E13, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E14, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E15, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E16, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E17, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E18, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E19, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E20, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E21, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E22, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
E23, Loop: Loop E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

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.

Review Summary

4.2
372 reviews
5
55.4%
206
4
24.2%
90
3
9.1%
34
2
5.9%
22
1
5.4%
20

Caitlin K

Verified

August 30, 2020 Stayed at: C09, Loop: Loop C

5

This is probably the best campsite in the campground with its space, shade, and lake view. The main flaw is the proximity to paths used by day use visitors, who don’t always see the paths and walk into your site, and park in your space. The camp hosts were wonderful and constantly patrolled the area to correct the day use visitors. We were lucky enough to watch a bear forage for food across the meadow one day.

Cynthia L

Verified

August 30, 2020 Stayed at: E08, Loop: Loop E

5

Fantastic campground right on the lake. Water spouts were common throughout the campground, the bathrooms were clean, and all the spots had plenty of shade. Incredible experience.

Diheng Q

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C

5

Lovely campsite

Diheng Q

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C

5

Lovely campsite

KATIE T

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

!

KATIE T

Verified

August 19, 2020 Stayed at: E16, Loop: Loop E

5

!

CHUNG-LI W

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: D13, Loop: Loop D

4

Many water supply faucets, but no shower rooms. Ground is covered by mulch.

Dana S

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: E18, Loop: Loop E

5

We loved Echo Lake

CHUNG-LI W

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: D13, Loop: Loop D

4

Many water supply faucets, but no shower rooms. Ground is covered by mulch.

Dana S

Verified

August 16, 2020 Stayed at: E18, Loop: Loop E

5

We loved Echo Lake

Location Summit Lake South

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

Elevation: 2042 feet

Distance to downtown

25 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 45 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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