Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
6,729 ft
Directions
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Campsite
Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
Campsite (water off)
Single campsite when water is unavailable. Limited to 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 01 — VITALS
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Tue
59°F
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1 to 5 mph W
Wed
67°F
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1 to 7 mph NNE
Thu
75°F
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2 to 9 mph ENE
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78°F
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0 to 6 mph WNW
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79°F
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2 to 6 mph WNW
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77°F
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2 to 7 mph S
Mon
76°F
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1 to 7 mph S