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Summit Lake South
7 mi northwest of Warner Valley, CA · Verizon 4G
About Summit Lake South
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. 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…
- Managed by: Lassen Volcanic National Park, NPS
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Warner Valley, CA · 40.49028, -121.42361
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 7.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Summit Lake Stock Corral 0.4 mi
- Warner Valley Campground 3.7 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi N of Warner Valley 5.2 mi
- Southwest Campground 7 mi
- Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area 7.1 mi
- Lost Creek Group 7.2 mi