About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
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2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (530)
What Guests Are Saying
Butte Lake Campground offers a beautiful, quiet location with clean facilities, access to hiking trails, and a serene atmosphere surrounded by nature. Many visitors enjoyed the stunning views, wildlife interactions, and recreational options like kayaking and swimming. However, concerns were raised about the rough access road, lack of cell service, and limited information or support on-site, which could impact the overall camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Butte Lake Campground offers a beautiful, quiet location with clean facilities, access to hiking trails, and a serene atmosphere surrounded by nature. Many visitors enjoyed the stunning views, wildlife interactions, and recreational options like kayaking and swimming. However, concerns were raised about the rough access road, lack of cell service, and limited information or support on-site, which could impact the overall camping experience.
Review Summary
Joanne M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A33, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground close to butte lake with clean restrooms and washroom with a sink and faucet. Had a great time using a SUP on the lake. Only issue is that the road to the campground is not paved so unless you have an off road vehicle, it’s good to drive slowly.
Ralph P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Loop A
Overall I liked the site I had. Was big and with lots of spots to put my tent. Flush toilets, no lights in bathroom. Sink for dishes. Each of them seemed a bit uneven, but it's nature. Yes I could see all the sites around me, but each space seemed big.
It was quiet when I was there. I was able to walk to the lake and nearby trails. Though you do get people racing by on the road, headed for the lake.
I do agree with others about the road. Though that is not in the volcanic park part. Of course you still have to go 5 miles to get to the smoother drive. A few times I had to slow way down for how hard it shook. Aside from the walks around there, going out of the park you can reach a store near old station. And the subway lava tubes. Would definitely go and stay again.
Aaron P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
Was in the closest site to the lake but still can’t really see it from the campground. Was a louder campground than average.
Aaron P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
Was in the closest site to the lake but still can’t really see it from the campground. Was a louder campground than average.
aristeo g
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Loop A
I wish I knew how off road like this drive would be before heading here! I think this area was well maintained and nice. Perhaps having a ranger station or something out here would be nice if rangers stay overnight.
Maureen P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: Loop A
Be prepared for that long 7 mi Rocky bumpy gravel road to the campsite, but…. You’ll find a spacious campground, most campers are well spread out, the lake (s) are gorgeous, not a bad walk from the campground. And you can probably book a site. It’s much less crowded than Summit. It’s my new go to at Lassen. E had a big hail storm, it was actually fun from my cozy mini van.
Maureen P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: Loop A
Be prepared for that long 7 mi Rocky bumpy gravel road to the campsite, but…. You’ll find a spacious campground, most campers are well spread out, the lake (s) are gorgeous, not a bad walk from the campground. And you can probably book a site. It’s much less crowded than Summit. It’s my new go to at Lassen. E had a big hail storm, it was actually fun from my cozy mini van.
aristeo g
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Loop A
I wish I knew how off road like this drive would be before heading here! I think this area was well maintained and nice. Perhaps having a ranger station or something out here would be nice if rangers stay overnight.
Lynn S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
The campground is clean and well maintained. There are several lovely hikes close, and Butte Lake is delightful.
Unfortunately, to access the campground, you have to drive down a heavily washboarded Forest Service road. While I have driven down many washboarded roads with no problems, this one is so bad, several things on my trailer broke from all the bumping around.
The park has fixed its section of the road near the campground, and so it’s not the park’s fault. Just be careful if you want to pull a trailer down the Forest Service road accessing Butte Lake campground.
Lynn S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
The campground is clean and well maintained. There are several lovely hikes close, and Butte Lake is delightful.
Unfortunately, to access the campground, you have to drive down a heavily washboarded Forest Service road. While I have driven down many washboarded roads with no problems, this one is so bad, several things on my trailer broke from all the bumping around.
The park has fixed its section of the road near the campground, and so it’s not the park’s fault. Just be careful if you want to pull a trailer down the Forest Service road accessing Butte Lake campground.
Location Butte Lake
Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States
From Redding, California drive 63 miles east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.565 / -121.305
Elevation: 1862 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
