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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Potable Water
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⛺C01, Loop: Loop C
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⛺C01, Loop: Loop C
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐C02, Loop: Loop C
RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺C03, Loop: Loop C
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺C04, Loop: Loop C
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🚐C05, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺C06, Loop: Loop C
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺C07, Loop: Loop C
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐C08, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺C09, Loop: Loop C
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🚐C10, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐C11, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺D01, Loop: Loop D
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺D02, Loop: Loop D
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⛺D03, Loop: Loop D
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🚐D04, Loop: Loop D
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐D05, Loop: Loop D
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐D06, Loop: Loop D
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⛺D07, Loop: Loop D
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⛺D08, Loop: Loop D
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🚐D09, Loop: Loop D
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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🚐D11, Loop: Loop D
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🚐D12, Loop: Loop D
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🚐D13, Loop: Loop D
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺D14, Loop: Loop D
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⛺E02, Loop: Loop E
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺E05, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E06, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E07, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E08, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E09, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E11, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E12, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E13, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E14, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E15, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E16, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E17, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E18, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E19, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E20, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E21, Loop: Loop E
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺E22, Loop: Loop E
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⛺E23, Loop: Loop E
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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.
Stayed in the E loop of Summit Lake South at the end of August. I appreciated the quiet since there were no TVs or generators. The campground is in a good location given its higher elevation (cool) and further into the park than Manzanita Lake (though Manzanita has amenities like a small store, showers, and gas). FYI, the surrounding area was burned in the Dixie Fire and the trees are dead, so sites on the periphery of this campground might be a bit depressing :(
The Summit Lake South campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park was clean and well-maintained. It's location near Summit Lake, for swimming on hot days, was appreciated. The central location of the campground within the park was convenient for all trailheads, near and far. I'd stay there again.
Great overnight stay at Summit Lake South, I believe I was in spot number 20, which was close to 19. If I had to do it again, I’d pick a different spot that was not so close but overall decent campground.
There was no notice on the reservation website that after Labor Day there is ONLY "dry" camping in Lassen. This means that all the water spigots were shut off. Not a problem for us because we brought water, but plenty of other campers were literally left high and dry and begging for water. Also, the majority of tent sites in all 3 loops (C & D & E) were far from level and very sloped.
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.
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