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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Summit Lake North
Loop A: 6/26 - 9/29
Loop B: 6/26 - 9/21
Summit Lake South (Loops C, D, & E): 6/26 - 9/29
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Reservations
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Prior to 7/1, Loops B, C and D accept reservations.
Beginning 7/1, sites in all loops (A, B, C, D and E) accept reservations.
Sites that do not have a reservation placard may be used for first-come, first-served camping for a single night only; a reservation may begin the following day.
Summit Lake North reservations (Loop A & B)
Summit Lake South reservations (Loops C, D & E)
Reservations must be made at least four days in advance.
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Fee
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North $24 / $15 (dry)
South $22 / $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 9/16, then dry camping only
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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.
Download the Summit Lake Campground handout with map (pdf, 373 MB).
