The Summit Lake Campground is located 12 miles south of Manzanita Lake, 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance. The campground is comprised of a North and South section, each with access to the lake. Hikers and backpackers should begin the Cluster Lake loop trail from the Summit Lake Ranger Station trailhead parking lot.
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Region
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Summit Lake
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Elevation
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6695 feet
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Season
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Both North and South - 7/1/16 to 9/13/16, weather permitting.
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Reservations
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Loops B , C and D are reservable; Loops A and E are first-come, first-served
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Fee
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North $22,
South $20 / $15 (dry)
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Number of sites
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94 combined north and south
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Maximum RV length
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35 feet - No trailer or RV sites in south (small tent trailers okay)
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Maximum trailer length
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see above
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Accessible Sites
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A-1
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Restrooms
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Flush toilets (North), Pit toilets (South)
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Water
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Potable water until 9/13
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Food storage
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Metal food locker
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Dump station
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Closest station at Manzanita Lake
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Amenities
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Nearest amenities at Manzanita Lake
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Pets
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Permitted (more about pet regulations)
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Ranger-led programs
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Evening programs are offered at the Summit Lake amphitheater, additional programs are offered at Manzanita Lake
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Phone
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No
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Recreation
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Hiking, backpacking, stock use, swimming, non-motorized boating, fishing
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Notes
E-loop is tents only; no generators allowed.
Reservations are available online at
www.recreation.gov (
north,
south) or by phone 1-877-444-6777. Reservations may be made a maximum of
6 months and a minimum of
4 days in advance of your arrival date.
