6.8 mi awaySouthwest Campground - Winter/Spring
Campground · California

California · Best spring
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.
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.
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.
Campground · California
0.9 mi away · 130.6 mi one way · 18,672 ft gain · nwn
1.9 mi away · 7.5 mi out & back · 1,723 ft gain · lwn
2.4 mi away · 5.6 mi out & back · 1,621 ft gain · lwn
2.6 mi away · 22.5 mi out & back · 2,902 ft gain · lwn
2.7 mi away · 7.0 mi out & back · 1,584 ft gain · lwn
Mon: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 9 mph SSW
No carrier reports signal at this spot.
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.
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