A green tent, two blue chairs, and a brown bear box

Two people walk along a paved pathway toward a small brown building.

A parking area with vehicles parked on the edges and a building at the far end.

A map of the campground indicating sites of a walkway to the right of a large parking area.

Photos: NPS Photo, NPS Map · courtesy of National Park Service. Click a photo to enlarge.

Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall

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Overview

Opens May 16, 2026 The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. This campground also includes 15 parking lot sites.

Operator: National Park
Camping types: Tent
Sites: 35 campsites
Fee: From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)
Reservations: No online reservations listed
Phone: 530-595-6121

Amenities

🚻Toilets

💧Potable Water

📶Wifi

♿Wheelchair Access

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

Mill Creek Falls TrailHike · 1.6 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
Brokeoff Mountain TrailHike · 3.6 mi long · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
Ridge Lakes TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
Bumpass Hell TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
Crumbaugh Lake TrailHike · 2.6 mi long · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
Walk Manzanita Lake TrailHike · 30-90 Minutes · 6.8 mi from camp
Manzanita Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat walk suitable for families with young children. National Park Service
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Scenic sights

Diamond PeakPeak · 7,969 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
Brokeoff MountainPeak · 9,232 ft · 1.5 mi from camp
A peak along Brokeoff Mountain Trail.
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Mill Creek Falls ViewpointViewpoint · 1.0 mi from camp
A viewpoint along Crumbaugh Lake Trail.
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Mill Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from camp
A waterfall along Crumbaugh Lake Trail.
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Bluff FallsWaterfall · 1.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

Coppervale Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 33.7 mi from camp
A ski area, operated by Lassen College.
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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

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Data sources

National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.

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