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VerifiedSeptember 19, 2026 Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C
Mostly quiet, which is good since sites are fairly close together.
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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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- Potable Water
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C01, Loop: Loop C
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C02, Loop: Loop C
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C03, Loop: Loop C
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C04, Loop: Loop C
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C05, Loop: Loop C
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C06, Loop: Loop C
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C07, Loop: Loop C
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C08, Loop: Loop C
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C09, Loop: Loop C
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C10, Loop: Loop C
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C11, Loop: Loop C
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D01, Loop: Loop D
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D04, Loop: Loop D
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D08, Loop: Loop D
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D09, Loop: Loop D
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D10, Loop: Loop D
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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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D14, Loop: Loop D
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E02, Loop: Loop E
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45 Sites Available
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C01, Loop: Loop C
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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C02, Loop: Loop C
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C03, Loop: Loop C
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C04, Loop: Loop C
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C05, Loop: Loop C
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C06, Loop: Loop C
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C07, Loop: Loop C
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C08, Loop: Loop C
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C09, Loop: Loop C
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C10, Loop: Loop C
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C11, Loop: Loop C
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D01, Loop: Loop D
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D04, Loop: Loop D
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D09, Loop: Loop D
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D11, Loop: Loop D
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D13, Loop: Loop D
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D14, Loop: Loop D
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E02, Loop: Loop E
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E05, Loop: Loop E
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Reviews
451 reviews
Summary
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
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Based on 451 reviews
5 stars
54.5% (246)
4 stars
24.4% (110)
3 stars
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2 stars
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Sahil P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 Stayed at: C04, Loop: Loop C
Plenty of space and very peaceful. Not a lot of traffic in the park as well
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Anthony H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 Stayed at: D08, Loop: Loop D
Epic, affordable, and perfectly located in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Location: Steps from the lake, which is an easy, sub-30-minute walk to loop around.
The Site: Equipped with a fire pit, grate, and a massive bear locker. My specific spot only fit a single vehicle, but other sites nearby have plenty of parking space.
Facilities: Spotless, well-maintained pit toilets and bear-proof trash bins are a quick two-minute walk away. Note: The nearby water spigot was turned off during my stay, and Summit Lake North (which normally has flush toilets) was closed.
Highlights: Visiting right after the back-to-school rush was incredibly serene. I watched a family of deer drink from the lake and, once the moon set, experienced pitch-black skies with excellent "seeing" conditions. I captured the best Milky Way astrophotos of my life here.
Huge thanks to the taxpayer-funded NPS for an unforgettable trip!
-Tony from Encinitas, CA
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Guy W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 Stayed at: D09, Loop: Loop D
Nice spot to camp in the mid point of Park
Road. The campground lacks a place to dump waste and take on fresh water.
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Christian B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2026 Stayed at: E05, Loop: Loop E
Campground is in the burned area. No water from spigot. Water in the lake was definitely not nice. Toilets were clean.
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Irene S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 Stayed at: D02, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful location. Large sites. Hiking. Excellent base for exploring the park. We hope to return with our family.
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keith s
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 Stayed at: D09, Loop: Loop D
The Summit Lake South Campground is a nice facility. The water was shutoff for the season - we had plenty with us.
The sites are a bit crowded. We stayed on the D Loop site 9. It backed up to a meadow and had a peekaboo view of the lake.
Restrooms were clean and well maintained. They were also well spaced and there were enough to accommodate the need.
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Joanne L
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
Lassen is an awesome place to see.
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David W
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 Stayed at: D11, Loop: Loop D
This was kind of like camping in a Walmart parking lot with trees. Lots of people parked/camped in close proximity to each other, no camp host, a few loud campers - not a great experience. The campground location is good for exploring the park just use it as a place to sleep vs. a place to hang out. The facilities were all fine and clean.
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Linda B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 Stayed at: E11, Loop: Loop E
The campground was clean and mostly quiet. It was perfectly described.
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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
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.
Near Lassen Volcanic National Park
The closest entrance is: Southwest Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 8.4 mi · 14 min
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Last updated: November 3, 2026
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