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Summit Lake South

Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100, Mineral, California, United States

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Summit Lake

Summit Lake area

Summit Lake view

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Picnic Table

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About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6.7 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.

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2026 (Current year)

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General Store

General Store

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Pet friendly

Picnic Table

Picnic Table

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Fire Pit

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Water and Hygiene

Potable Water
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Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

Picnic Table
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General Store
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⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent

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⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent

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🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent

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🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent

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⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent

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⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent

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🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV

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⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent

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⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent

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🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV

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🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV

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⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent

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⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ C01, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C02, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C03, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C04, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C05, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C06, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ C07, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C08, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ C09, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 C10, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C11, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D01, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D02, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D03, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

⛺ D07, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ D08, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

🚐 D09, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ D14, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

⛺ E02, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E05, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E06, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E07, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E08, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E09, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E10, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E11, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E12, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E13, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E14, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E15, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ E16, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E17, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E18, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E19, Loop: Loop E Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E20, Loop: Loop E Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E21, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E22, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ E23, Loop: Loop E Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

451 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 451 reviews

5 stars 54.5% (246)

4 stars 24.4% (110)

3 stars 10.2% (46)

2 stars 6.4% (29)

1 star 4.4% (20)

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cheryl s

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July 25, 2020 Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C

We had a wonderful time at the park hiking many trails & picnicking throughout the park
Covid 19 precautions prohibited the rental of kayaks on the lake, so bring your own.

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Amelia F

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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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Amelia F

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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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Anthony D

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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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Anthony D

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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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Athanasios R

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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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Athanasios R

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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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don w

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July 11, 2020 Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C

A must!

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don w

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July 11, 2020 Stayed at: C07, Loop: Loop C

A must!

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Dirk W

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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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Location & Directions for Summit Lake South

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

Elevation: 2,042 ft

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Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Mineral, CA - 25 mi

About 45 min to downtown

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min

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Summit Lake North

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Summit Lake North

Summit Lake North Campground, situated at 6.7 ft. in Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers easy access to Summit Lake and is eight miles from Lassen Peak. The campground is near a major hiking trail, just a quarter-mile away, with additional trail...

Summit Lake Stock Corral

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Summit Lake Stock Corral

Summit Lake Stock Corral, situated at 6.7 ft in Lassen Volcanic National Park, is near Summit Lake and seven miles from Lassen Peak's trailhead. A major trail is just 1/4 mi away, providing access to various nearby lakes and the Pacific Crest Trai...

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Warner Valley Campground

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Warner Valley Campground

Warner Valley Campground is a minimally developed site in the southeastern part of the park, featuring vault toilets and potable water spigots. It provides access to various trails.

Nearby destinations

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

5 mi away

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Old Station

13 mi away

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Mineral

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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