Summit Lake South
The Summit Lake South location is in Mineral, California
96063. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Summit Lake South facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100
Mineral
California
96063
Phone number
530 595-6121
Email
Michelle_DUlisse@nps.gov
Campground information Mineral, California
Overview
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.
Recreation
The campground is a hub for hiking and backpacking trails within the park. Campers can access many of the park’s 150 miles of hiking trails from the Summit Lake area. The Cluster Lakes loop trail–a major trailhead into the park’s interior that bypasses several alpine lakes and is popular among birders–is located a short walk away at the Summit Lake Ranger Station. This is the closest campground to the Lassen Peak Trail and within 10 miles of the hydrothermal area, Bumpass Hell. Educational programs are presented at an amphitheater within the facility.
Facilities
This facility has vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings, picnic tables and a more secluded tent-only loop. There are no flush toilets. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.
Natural Features
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second-most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.
Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 native species including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100 Mineral, CA
How do I make a reservation with Summit Lake South?
To make reservations at Summit Lake South, you can call the office at 530 595-6121.
Where is Summit Lake South located?
The Summit Lake South is located at Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100 in Mineral,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Summit Lake South have tent or RV camping?
Summit Lake South offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 530 595-6121 to make sure things haven’t changed.