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SUMMIT LAKE SOUTH (CA), CA

Description


Summit Lake South Campground is located at the south end and with in walking distance of Summit Lake. It is centrally located on the main park road. A major trailhead to the park's interior is located 1/4 mile north at the Summit Lake Ranger Station. Trails to Lassen Peak and Bumpass Hell are within 10 miles. Summit Lake is popular for swimming. Interpretive programs are presented at the Amphitheater.

elevation:6,695'
For more information: www.nps.gov/lavo

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bear Boxes
  • Bird Watching
  • Campground Host
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Iron Ranger
  • Lake
  • Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Photography
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
  • Swimming
  • Vault toilets
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Campfire Programs
  • Campground Store
  • Dump Station
  • Food Services
  • Gasoline
  • Hot Showers
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Laundry
  • Museums
  • Pay Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

WARNING: DURING THE 2010 SUMMER SEASON ROAD CONSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON 11 MILES OF THE MAIN PARK ROAD FROM MANZANITA LAKE SOUTH TO DERSCH MEADOWS, EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS.

NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED FROM AUGUST 1-26 DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND REPAVING THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CAMPGROUND. LIMITED NUMBER OF FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED SITES MAY BE AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME.

Reservations must be made 4 days in advance.

Additional campsites available on a first come, first served basis with no reservation required.
  • There are no electricity, water or sewer hook-ups at this campground.
  • Campers must have a valid entrance permit or pass before camping.Entrance fee is $10 per vehicle.
  • All food and scented products must be stored in bear lockers provided at each campsite.
  • Pets must be on a 6ft leash at all times, must not be left unattended and are not allowed on park trails.
  • No flush toilets. Vault toilets only.

Getting There:

Summit Lake South (CA)
LASSEN VOLCANIC NP P.O.BOX 100
Mineral CA 96063

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.49028, -121.42361

From Redding take state highway 44 east approx. 48 miles to Manzanita Lake Entrance. Campground is 14 miles south of entrance via main park road.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: 530-595-4444 x 5184
(530)595-4480 or (530)335-7029