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Summit Lake

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Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for overnight stays. (via site)

Tents Walk-in only

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Summit Lake, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches6

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Summit Lake.

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Reservationrequired
Capacity6
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Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Summit Lake.

Location

Where Summit Lake sits on the map and how to get there.

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What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Upper Geyser Basin
Upper Geyser BasinAttractions

Castle Geyser is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is noted for the particularly large geyserite sinter deposits, which form its cone. These deposits have been likened in appearance to a castle. When the geyser was given this name in 1870, the top edges of the structure resembled the typical profile associated with the modern concept of a castle, having the a

2 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Morning Glory Pool
Morning Glory PoolAttractions

Morning Glory Pool is a hot spring in the Yellowstone Upper Geyser Basin of the United States. The spring is also known by the name Morning Glory Spring.

2 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Mystic Falls
Mystic FallsWaterfalls

cascade type waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

2.4 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Geyser Hill (2,246 m)
Geyser Hill (2,246 m)Summits & peaks

hill in Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America

2.6 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Mystic Falls Trail
Mystic Falls TrailTrails & trailheads

Mystic Falls is a 70-foot (21 m) cascade type waterfall on the Little Firehole River, a tributary of the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. Originally named Little Firehole Falls by members of the 1872 Hayden Geologic Survey, the name was changed to Mystic Falls by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey in 1885 for unknown reasons. Mystic Falls is reached via the 1.2 miles (1.9 km

3.1 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Kepler Cascades
Kepler CascadesWaterfalls

Kepler Cascades est une cascade située sur la rivière Firehole, dans le sud-ouest du parc national de Yellowstone, aux États-Unis. Les cascades sont situées à environ 2,6 km au sud d’Old Faithful. 

5 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Lone Star TrailheadTrails & trailheads5.1 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Trischman Knob (2,613 m)
Trischman Knob (2,613 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

6.2 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

⛽ Fuel

  • Old Faithful Lower Service Station2.2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
  • Old Faithful Upper Service Station3.3 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

➕ Medical

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Summit Lake.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Summit Lake.

How much does it cost to camp at Summit Lake?

Summit Lake charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Summit Lake?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Summit Lake?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Summit Lake?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Summit Lake have?

Summit Lake has around 6 pitches.

Who runs Summit Lake?

Summit Lake is operated by National Park Service.

When is Summit Lake open?

Summit Lake is open year-round.

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