About Summit Lake South
Number of accommodations: 45
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- 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
Monroe S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
We had great fun at Summit Lake. We had 2 adjacent campsites for our group. The sites are well spaced so we weren't crowded with other neighbors. The sites were clean and left in good condition. Everything was great. Can't wait to return next summer!
Ben A
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Our spot was close to the summit trail for our morning embarkment. In the evening, we enjoyed the short walk to the lake trail and watched the sun set over the mountain. Even though there were other campers close by it felt like our spot was secluded. Close to bathrooms and trash cans as well. I can't wait to reserve the same spot this year!
John M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D14, Loop: Loop D
It is a nice campground. It was clean and spacious. The campground had ranger presentations on Friday and Saturday nights. We enjoyed it tremendously. Especially the hike to the top of Mt Lassen!
Kathryn G
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
Gorgeous site in a beautiful location.
Monroe S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C
We had great fun at Summit Lake. We had 2 adjacent campsites for our group. The sites are well spaced so we weren't crowded with other neighbors. The sites were clean and left in good condition. Everything was great. Can't wait to return next summer!
Ben A
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Our spot was close to the summit trail for our morning embarkment. In the evening, we enjoyed the short walk to the lake trail and watched the sun set over the mountain. Even though there were other campers close by it felt like our spot was secluded. Close to bathrooms and trash cans as well. I can't wait to reserve the same spot this year!
John M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D14, Loop: Loop D
It is a nice campground. It was clean and spacious. The campground had ranger presentations on Friday and Saturday nights. We enjoyed it tremendously. Especially the hike to the top of Mt Lassen!
Kathryn G
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: Loop C
Gorgeous site in a beautiful location.
Brian M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: Loop C
The campsite was sloped and had a lot of runoff from melting snow (the snow melt wasn’t surprising since the campground had just been opened). Plus, it felt a little crowded compared to the other campgrounds on our trip. Beautiful park, though!
Brian M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: Loop C
The campsite was sloped and had a lot of runoff from melting snow (the snow melt wasn’t surprising since the campground had just been opened). Plus, it felt a little crowded compared to the other campgrounds on our trip. Beautiful park, though!
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
