Summit Lake South
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About Summit Lake South
Summit Lake South is a national park campground at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Shasta County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Summit Lake South is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 59 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 128 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lassen Volcanic National Park include Summit Lake North, Summit Lake Stock Corral, Warner Valley Campground, Southwest Walk-In Campground and Lost Creek Group.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 201 · 2024: 112 · 2025: 181
Location
Address
Mineral, California
Coordinates
40.4903, -121.4236
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 957 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Summit Lake North
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summit Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Warner Valley Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Southwest Walk-In Campground
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lost Creek Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Juniper Lake Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Summit Lake South FAQ
How far in advance should I book Summit Lake South?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Summit Lake South?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Summit Lake South. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Summit Lake South right now?
Summit Lake South is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Summit Lake South located?
Summit Lake South is located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, near Mineral, California.
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