Home › California › Summit Lake North
Summit Lake North
NPSNational Park Service — MINERAL · California · Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Location | MINERAL · California · Lassen Volcanic National Park · 40.49444, -121.42500 · Map |
| Sites | 42 public sites counted from the federal listing — 33 standard nonelectric; 9 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 42 sites Water hookups at 0 of 42 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 42 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 42 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 29 sites · 30 ft: 15 sites · 35 ft: 8 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 46 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 530 595-6121 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · MINERAL CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceSummit Lake Stock Corral
0 mi straight-line · Mineral CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceWarner Valley Campground
4 mi straight-line · Chester CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceLost Creek Group
7 mi straight-line · MINERAL CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceSouthwest Campground - Winter/Spring
7 mi straight-line · Mineral California
Trip Card — Summit Lake North
MINERAL · California · Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MINERAL · California · Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 42 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234041 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.