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Summit Lake South

Summit Lake SouthPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
48
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Summit Lake South open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It doesn't name Summit Lake South, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Lassen National Park Highway Temporarily Closed

    Park closure covering Lassen Volcanic National Park · NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 48 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,686 ft
  • Near MineralLassen Volcanic National Park

Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6,700 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within walking distance of the small but scenic Summit Lake and eight miles from the 10,457-ft. Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park. Hikers will find one of the park's major trails only 1/4-mile away from the campground and many more within a close proximity. Summit Lake South is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake North Campground.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Summit Lake South

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 22°

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

    4. Apr

      50° / 27°

    5. May

      61° / 35°

    6. Jun

      70° / 41°

    7. Jul

      79° / 46°

    8. Aug

      78° / 45°

    9. Sep

      72° / 41°

    10. Oct

      59° / 33°

    11. Nov

      47° / 26°

    12. Dec

      39° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manzanita Lake, CA, 8.8 mi away at 5,750 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API; Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Summit Lake South

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