Summit Lake View
SUMMIT LAKE  WITH MEADOW
Summit Lake

Summit Lake Stock Corral

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The park's main highway typically closes in November due to snow and reopens in late spring or early summer, depending on snowfall. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

10:34 AM — April 11th, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

About

Summit Lake Stock Corral serves equestrian campers in Lassen Volcanic National Park at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Located on the main park road, the facility sits within walking distance of scenic Summit Lake and seven miles from the Lassen Peak trailhead. The corral provides convenient access to one of the park's major trail systems, just a quarter mile away via a dedicated horse trail leading to the Summit Lake Ranger Station. Riders can explore the park's 150 miles of trails from this central location. The nearby Cluster Lakes loop trail leads into the park's interior, bypassing several alpine lakes and offering excellent birding opportunities. The Pacific Crest Trail runs through the park and is accessible from the stock corral, along with trails to Juniper Lake, Snag Lake, and Butte Lake. Lassen Volcanic National Park sits at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Great Basin, creating diverse habitats that support over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 native species. The park features 300 active volcanic domes, hydrothermal features including mud pots and steam vents, and Lassen Peak, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades.

Directions

From Redding, take State Highway 44 east approximately 48 miles to the Manzanita Lake entrance. The stock corral is 14 miles south on the main park road. At Summit Lake Ranger Station, continue approximately 1/8 mile to a service road on the right. Turn right and take the first fork right up the hill to the campsite and corrals.

Nearby Campgrounds

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $37

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Michelle_DUlisse@nps.gov
Phone +1 (530) 595-6121

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Summit Lake View
SUMMIT LAKE  WITH MEADOW
Summit Lake
Horseback riders at Summit Lake Trailhead
A Boat on Summit Lake
Juniper Lake Meadow

Community Posts

No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!