Summit Lake South

Lassen Volcanic National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShasta-Trinity / LassenCalifornia⭐ 4.1 (234)

🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2

1 of the last 20 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Summit Lake South in California has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Loop D #D02–Loop C #C06 next to each othersites Loop C #C01, #C02, #C03, #C04, #C06, #C10, Loop D #D01, #D02, #D05, #D12, #D13, #D14, Loop E #E06, #E07, #E09, #E11, #E13, #E14, #E15, #E16, #E17, #E18, #E23

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop D #D06, Loop E #E02

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D04 & Loop E #E05 next to each othersites Loop D #D04, #D08, #D11, Loop E #E05, #E08

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop E #E19

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop E #E10, #E22

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop D #D03, Loop E #E19, #E21

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop C #C05, #C07

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop C #C11

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop C #C01 — Site C01 — **Site Loop C #C01** · Site C01LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Loop C #C01 — Summit Lake — **Site Loop C #C01** · Summit LakeLAVO

Campsite Loop C #C02 — Site C02 — **Site Loop C #C02** · Site C02LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Loop C #C03 — Site C03 — **Site Loop C #C03** · Site C03LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Loop C #C04 — Site C04 — **Site Loop C #C04** · Site C04LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Loop C #C06 — Site C06 — **Site Loop C #C06** · Site C06LAVO Fee Staff

Campsite Loop C #C10 — Site C10 — **Site Loop C #C10** · Site C10LAVO Fee Staff

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Summit Lake South over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 3–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~478 mi from LA💵 $22/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆233 ratings

5★124

4★55

3★27

2★17

1★10

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.8/4

AT&T0.4/4

T-Mobile0.2/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Summit Lake South FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Summit Lake South?

Summit Lake South in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Summit Lake South?

Campsite fees at Summit Lake South run about $22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Summit Lake South when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Summit Lake South often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Summit Lake South?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Summit Lake South over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 3–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Summit Lake South a good campground?

Summit Lake South holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 234 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Summit Lake South?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Summit Lake South, Verizon rates highest at 0.8 out of 5 from 75 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Summit Lake South located?

Summit Lake South is located in Shasta-Trinity / Lassen, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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