Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz

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Summit Lake South Campground

49 sites · $15–$22 · Reservations · No RVs

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Reservations$15–$22 / nightClosed now: Closed Winter to Late Spring / Early Summer

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49Sites

49Reservable

$15–$22Per night

NoRVs

23 tent only

Reservations

The campground is open 6/28/2024 - 9/23/2024. All sites are by reservation only throughout the duration of the operating season. Sites that are reservation only cannot be claimed without a reservation. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance up to the day of arrival. It is best to reserve ahead of arrival, as there is limited to no connectivity in the park.

Fees

Campsite Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).	$22.00
Campsite (water off) Single campsite when water is unavailable. Limited to 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).	$15.00

Season & hours

All dates are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. The dates listed here are the earliest date the campground may open and the latest day the campground may close. These dates and recreation.gov will be updated as much as possible to reflect current projected dates.

🕑 2026 Operating Dates: Jun 26, 2027 – Sep 7, 2027

🕑 Dry Camping Dates: Sep 8, 2027 – Sep 21, 2027

⛔ Closed Winter to Late Spring / Early Summer: Sep 25, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	No trailer or RVs in Summit Lake South Campground due to lake of space and small parking area. Small tent trailers are okay.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.
Wheelchair	There are no ADA sites in Summit Lake Campground. A-1 in Summit Lake North is accessible. All restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
ADA	There are no ADA sites in Summit Lake Campground. A-1 in Summit Lake North is accessible.
Cell	No cell service.
Internet	No Internet service.
Also	Campground host is located approximately 1/2 mile north at the Summit Lake Trailhead.

Getting there

Summit Lake South Campground, Mineral, CA 96063

Summit Lake Campground is on Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway, 12 miles south of the Northwest Entrance and 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.

Contact

530-595-6121 · lavo_fees@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Lassen Volcanic

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About Summit Lake South

Summit Lake South Campground is located on the south side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground contains loops C, D, and E (tents only). Additional campsites are located in two loops on the north side of the lake in Summit Lake North Campground.

Photos

A tree-lined campsite with a tent and metal bear box . — Some campsites backup to meadow areas. · NPS Photo

A map of a campground with three vertically stacked loops numbered C through E. — Summit Lake South Campground Map · NPS Map

A blue lake fronted by green and yellow meadow, lined by conifers, and backed by a round, volcanic p — A view of Summit Lake from Summit Lake South Campground. · NPS Photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

37°F

Mostly Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

51°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

35°F

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

38°F

Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

26°F

Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

33°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

27°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance 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 South Campground is located at 6,695 feet elevation. High temperatures range from 65°F to 81°F and lows range from 26°F to 36°F.

Trails near camp

🥾 Drakesbad Hot Spring Pool Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Frying Pan Trail 0.2 mi

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