Summit Lake North
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MINERAL, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (163 reviews)
Season: May through October
Summit Lake North 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..
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Summit Lake North offers scenic lakeside camping within Lassen Volcanic National Park with access to major hiking trails just a quarter-mile away and stunning night skies. Campers consistently praise the clean bathrooms and beautiful natural setting with reflections on the lake.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, and American Pika present in the area. Also Clark's Nutcracker, Evening Grosbeak, and Common Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Summit Lake North: Book early as this is a popular federal campground No showers available; plan accordingly Bring bug spray due to high insect activity reported by campers Choose your site carefully as quality varies significantly across the 42 sites
Skip Summit Lake North if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need dump stations — none available. You need shower facilities — not provided. You're visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Summit Lake North: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Summit Lake South (MINERAL, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA), Lost Creek Group (MINERAL, CA), Southwest Campground (CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Summit Lake North
Cell signal at Summit Lake North (MINERAL, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Summit Lake North 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..
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
No showers available; plan accordingly
Bring bug spray due to high insect activity reported by campers
Choose your site carefully as quality varies significantly across the 42 sites
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Redding, California take State Highway 44 east approximately 48 miles to the Manzanita Lake entrance of the park. The campground is 14 miles south of the entrance on the main park road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen Volcanic National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen Volcanic National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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