Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz

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Summit Lake North Campground

46 sites · $24–$37 · Reservations · No RVs

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About Summit Lake North

Summit Lake North Campground is located on the north side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground includes loop A and B. Additional campsites are located in three loops on the south side of the lake in Summit Lake South Campground. A picnic area is located on the shore and features a swimming area, picnic tables, and day use parking.

Photos

Two tents, two chairs, and a picnic table at a campsite in trees with a restroom to the right.
A campsite at Summit Lake North Campground. · NPS Photo
People sit and stand on a grassy shore of a mountain lake.
Swimming is popular on the north shore of Summit Lake. · NPS Photo
A map of a campground with two side-by-side loops A and B and a day use area on the shore of lake.
Summit Lake North includes a picnic area on the lakeshore. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Mostly Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
37°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
51°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Thu, Nov 12
Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Rain And Snow
Fri, Nov 13
Day
38°F
Rain And Snow
Light Snow
Fri, Nov 13
Night
26°F
Light Snow
Chance Light Snow
Sat, Nov 14
Day
33°F
Chance Light Snow
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Sat, Nov 14
Night
27°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Light Snow
Sun, Nov 15
Day
33°F
Light Snow
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Summit Lake North is located at 6,695 feet elevation. Summer high temperatures range from 65 to 81°F and lows range from 26 to 36°F.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.