Summit Lake North
Summit Lake North is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.49444, -121.42500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530 595-6121
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Summit Lake North
Overview Summit Lake North 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 North is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake South Campground. Recreation The campground is a hub for hiking and backpacking enthusiasts. Campers can access many of the park's 150 miles of hiking trails from the Summit Lake area. The Cluster Lakes loop trail--a major trailhead into the park's interior that bypasses several alpine lakes and is popular among birders--is located a short walk from the Summit Lake Ranger Station. This is the closest campground to the Lassen Peak Trail and within 10 miles of the hydrothermal area Bumpass Hell. Educational programs are presented at an amphitheater within the facility. Facilities This facility has flush toilets, drinking water, campfire rings and picnic tables. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic. Natural Features The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in th
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Old Station Rv Dump Station · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 249 designated routes (316 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Lake North Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $24–$37 | — |
| Summit Lake North | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Summit Lake South Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | $15–$22 | — |
| Summit Lake South | National park campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Summit Lake South | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Summit Lake Stock Corral | National park campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.