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About Butte Lake
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 (622)
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
Susan P
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Loop A
A bit out of the way but a large campground 8 mi down a gravel road - he lake was stunning
Lots of space for camping
Susan P
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Loop A
A bit out of the way but a large campground 8 mi down a gravel road - he lake was stunning
Lots of space for camping
Nancy K
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: Loop B
Visitors be forewarned: The Lake is VERY low right now. If you've camped there before, know that it's a 100-yard walk past the boat launch to reach the water's edge now, and much of the shore and shallow water is DEEP mud -- not safe for little kids to play on/in; they could literally get stuck/sucked down into the mud. We camped there June 16-18.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful site next to a lake. Amenities (water) were scarce -- not sure if it was from the extreme drought or park funding issue. Also, the ranger station was closed. If you want more open ranger stations, vote for Democrats.
Nancy K
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: Loop B
Visitors be forewarned: The Lake is VERY low right now. If you've camped there before, know that it's a 100-yard walk past the boat launch to reach the water's edge now, and much of the shore and shallow water is DEEP mud -- not safe for little kids to play on/in; they could literally get stuck/sucked down into the mud. We camped there June 16-18.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful site next to a lake. Amenities (water) were scarce -- not sure if it was from the extreme drought or park funding issue. Also, the ranger station was closed. If you want more open ranger stations, vote for Democrats.
Larry L
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B49, Loop: Loop B
6 mi of bad dusty road to the campground. No camp host, nor were the parking areas for campers and cars defined. Clearly no camp ground prep. We had been told that the water was operational, but not for flush toilets. Water was turned off without any notice after the first day. Terrible communication or assistance from the park service.
Sophia B
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
Even though the water level was lower this year due to the drought, Butte Lake and its surrounding areas were still gorgeous! The campsites were nice and spacious, and though the restrooms were not able to be open during our stay, there were still enough amenities that we managed a very enjoyable trip. The staff were incredibly nice and I had a wonderful conversation with one of the rangers about the birds in the area, as well about Cinder Cone and our trip. I would highly reccomend making the hike up Cinder Cone; as daunting as it may seem at first, making it to the top is incredibly rewarding. The inside of the volcano as well as the amazing view of Lassen makes it so worth the effort and it was our favorite part about the stay!
Larry L
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B49, Loop: Loop B
6 mi of bad dusty road to the campground. No camp host, nor were the parking areas for campers and cars defined. Clearly no camp ground prep. We had been told that the water was operational, but not for flush toilets. Water was turned off without any notice after the first day. Terrible communication or assistance from the park service.
Sophia B
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
Even though the water level was lower this year due to the drought, Butte Lake and its surrounding areas were still gorgeous! The campsites were nice and spacious, and though the restrooms were not able to be open during our stay, there were still enough amenities that we managed a very enjoyable trip. The staff were incredibly nice and I had a wonderful conversation with one of the rangers about the birds in the area, as well about Cinder Cone and our trip. I would highly reccomend making the hike up Cinder Cone; as daunting as it may seem at first, making it to the top is incredibly rewarding. The inside of the volcano as well as the amazing view of Lassen makes it so worth the effort and it was our favorite part about the stay!
Location & Directions for Butte Lake
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States
Elevation: 1,862 ft
Getting There
From Redding, California drive 63 mi east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 mi. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a roug...
From Redding, California drive 63 mi east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 mi. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.
Nearby National Park
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
Approximate driving time: 29 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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