Summit Lake South
Summit Lake South is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.49028, -121.42361
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, 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 South
Overview Summit Lake South 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 South is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake North Campground. Recreation The campground is a hub for hiking and backpacking trails within the park. 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 away at 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 vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings, picnic tables and a more secluded tent-only loop. There are no flush toilets. 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
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 · 45 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 239 designated routes (308 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Lake South | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Summit Lake South Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $15–$22 | — |
| Summit Lake North | National park campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Summit Lake North Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | $24–$37 | — |
| Summit Lake North | 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.