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Average nightly rates77 total sites
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75 sites
Tent Sites
2 sites
About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (600)
What Guests Are Saying
Butte Lake Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with clean restrooms, spacious sites, and close proximity to the stunning Cinder Cone Trail and Butte Lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. Many campers appreciated the tranquility and wildlife, as well as the friendly park staff. However, some noted issues with steeply inclined sites, dust from fast-moving vehicles, and limited ranger presence, which could detract from the experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Butte Lake Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with clean restrooms, spacious sites, and close proximity to the stunning Cinder Cone Trail and Butte Lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. Many campers appreciated the tranquility and wildlife, as well as the friendly park staff. However, some noted issues with steeply inclined sites, dust from fast-moving vehicles, and limited ranger presence, which could detract from the experience.
Review Summary
Jessica T
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: Loop B
Cinder cone trail takes off from right here. Which is grueling but incredibly rewarding. The campground is super quiet. I went early Oct and it was definitely mega cold at night. Probably close to freezing so just be prepared for that!
Donald W
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: Loop B
Rangers are absolute dipshits.
Donald W
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: Loop B
Rangers are absolute dipshits.
Ian C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
The dirt road was impassable. Had to turn around and wasn’t able to get to the campground. Called to get a refund but haven’t heard back from anyone yet.
Ian C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
The dirt road was impassable. Had to turn around and wasn’t able to get to the campground. Called to get a refund but haven’t heard back from anyone yet.
Holly C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
The campground is lovely ... we went in the off season so there were no crowds. We enjoyed the hike up Cinder Cone and the views of Butte Lake.
Holly C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
The campground is lovely ... we went in the off season so there were no crowds. We enjoyed the hike up Cinder Cone and the views of Butte Lake.
Sebastian C
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A
Fantastic campsite. Tons of trees and a nice lake. Flush toilets and sinks. Lots of space. However be warned, unpaved road to get there and absolutely no cell phone service.
Sebastian C
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A
Fantastic campsite. Tons of trees and a nice lake. Flush toilets and sinks. Lots of space. However be warned, unpaved road to get there and absolutely no cell phone service.
Michele K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B52, Loop: Loop B
We really enjoy Butte Lake. With funding cuts and the later camp season, we did not see a ranger the whole time we were there (parts of five days though we weren't in the campsite the whole time). We did see maintenance though. We had our camp reservation but it wasn't attached to the post like it often is when arriving to a site. That was not a problem fortunately. It would have been helpful have been able to see a list of other sites that were still available if we wanted to change sites. Also a camp host would have been helpful. We did enjoy our stay though and did not have any problems with our site. Thank you.
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.
Elevation: 1862 feet
85 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 1 hr 48 min)
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: August 23, 2026
