Can you reserve a site at Summit Lake North?

Yes, Summit Lake North is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Summit Lake North have?

46 sites in total, of which 42 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Summit Lake North?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Summit Lake North?

Yes, pets are allowed at Summit Lake North.

Are campfires allowed at Summit Lake North?

Campfires are allowed at Summit Lake North. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Summit Lake North, California — 42 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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..

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 North is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake South Campground.

Recreation

The campground is a hub for hiking and backpacking enthusiasts. 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 from 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 flush toilets, drinking water, campfire rings and picnic tables. 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, providing many unique habitats.

The facts

42 bookable sites
46 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B

Site types

33 Standard Nonelectric
9 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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46 campsites at Summit Lake North

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A01	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
A02	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
A03	Loop A	Management	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
A04	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	54 ft	6	🐾
A05	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
A06	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
A07	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
A08	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
A09	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
A10	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	6	🐾
A11	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	6	🐾
A12	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
A13	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	21 ft	6	🐾
A14	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	32 ft	6	🐾
A15	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	60 ft	6	🐾
A16	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	27 ft	6	🐾
A17	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	23 ft	6	🐾
A18	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
A19	Loop A	Management	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	6	🐾
A20	Loop A	Management	Back In	Paved	22 ft	6	🐾
A21	Loop A	Management	Back In	Paved	23 ft	6	🐾
B01	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
B02	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	6	🐾
B03	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	6	🐾
B04	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
B05	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
B06	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	6	🐾
B07	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
B08	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	19 ft	6	🐾
B09	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
B10	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
B11	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	29 ft	6	🐾
B12	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	6	🐾
B13	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
B14	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	21 ft	6	🐾
B15	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
B16	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	19 ft	6	🐾
B17	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
B18	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
B19	Loop B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	18 ft	6	🐾
B20	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	26 ft	6	🐾
B21	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
B22	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
B23	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	26 ft	6	🐾
B24	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	6	🐾
B25	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	23 ft	6	🐾

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.

40.49444, -121.42500 · 40°29'40.0"N 121°25'30.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	42	46	50	61	70	79	78	72	59	47	40
Low °F	22	22	24	28	35	41	46	45	41	33	26	22
Precip in	6.5	5.5	6.4	4.3	2.9	1.3	0.3	0.3	0.7	2.7	4.7	6.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Summit Lake North

Can you reserve a site at Summit Lake North?: Yes, Summit Lake North is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Summit Lake North have?: 46 sites in total, of which 42 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Summit Lake North?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Summit Lake North?: Yes, pets are allowed at Summit Lake North.
Are campfires allowed at Summit Lake North?: Campfires are allowed at Summit Lake North. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Summit Lake North

Summit Lake South 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Summit Lake Stock Corral 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Warner Valley Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Creek Group 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Juniper Lake Stock Corral 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Juniper Lake Group 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Manzanita Lake Group Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall 6.9 mi · Facility
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 6.9 mi · Facility
Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring 6.9 mi · Campground
Juniper Lake Campground 7.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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