Summit Lake South Campground

Summit Lake South Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California offers tent and small tent trailer camping near a lake. The campground is beautiful with large trees, flat campsites and easy access to the Lassen Volcanic Scenic Drive.

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Season: 6/26-9/29

Number of Sites: 48

Location in the park: 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance.

Campsite cost: $22 / $15 when the water is turned off

Payments accepted:

Reservations: Yes, see below for more information

Latitude/Longitude: 40.3455° N, 121.6092° W

Elevation: 6695 feet

Accessible Sites: No, ADA site in Summit Lake North

Pets Allowed: Yes, pets must be on a 6ft leash, pets are not allowed on trails.Check here for more about pet regulations

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Summit Lake South Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Prior to 7/1, Loops A and E are first-come, first-served
Beginning 7/1, All campsites are reservable
Summit Lake South reservations (Loops C, D & E)
Reservations must be made at least four days in advance.

Phone Number? (877) 444-6777

TDD number - (877) 833-6777

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months and a minimum of 4 days of your arrival date

First Come, First Served? Sites that do not have a reservation placard may be used for first-come, first-served camping for a single night only; a reservation may begin the following day.

Summit Lake South Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: No, Pit toilets

Payphone:

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? You can buy firewood at the Manzanita Lake store

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water? Yes

RV Camping at Summit Lake South Campground

RV Length: No trailer or RV sites in the south campground (small tent trailers okay)

Dump Station: Closest dump station at Manzanita Lake

Generators: Generators may be used only from 8 am to 10 am; 12 pm to 2 pm; and 5 pm to 7 pm.

Hookups: There are no electricity, water, or sewer hookups

How to get to Summit Lake South Campground

From Redding, California takes State Highway 44 east approximately 48 miles to the Manzanita Lake entrance of the park. The campground is 14 miles south of the entrance on the main park road.