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Butte Lake

Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100, Mineral, California, United States

BUTTE LAKE
BUTTE LAKE
BUTTE LAKE

About Butte Lake

Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fairly remote and within walking distance of Butte Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several hiking and backpacking trails are located nearby. The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road.

Number of accommodations: 77

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 29 to Aug 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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77 Sites Available

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🚐 A01, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A07, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A09, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A10, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A11, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A12, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 B07, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B09, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B10, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B11, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B15, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B16, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B17, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B18, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B21, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B49, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B50, Loop: Loop B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B53, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B54, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B55, Loop: Loop B
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Reviews (530)

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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

4.2
530 reviews
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andreas m

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July 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B39, Loop: Loop B

4

great site, road and lower campsites flooded in an hour of heavy rain

andreas m

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July 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B39, Loop: Loop B

4

great site, road and lower campsites flooded in an hour of heavy rain

Christina V

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B

4

The lake is pristine with a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The hike through the lava fields to the cinder cone volcano is definitely worth it! Well maintained campground, sites easily marked and flushing toilets.
The 6 mile dirt road is a bit daunting, with all the washboard ruts, and dust.

Todd I

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B

5

Great quiet NP campground off the beaten path. Clean bathrooms and convenient dish washing area.

It will be good when the drinking water located at the Cinder Cone Trailhead is repaired, but that was the only negative of my time there.

Highly recommend.

Christina V

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B

4

The lake is pristine with a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The hike through the lava fields to the cinder cone volcano is definitely worth it! Well maintained campground, sites easily marked and flushing toilets.
The 6 mile dirt road is a bit daunting, with all the washboard ruts, and dust.

Todd I

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B

5

Great quiet NP campground off the beaten path. Clean bathrooms and convenient dish washing area.

It will be good when the drinking water located at the Cinder Cone Trailhead is repaired, but that was the only negative of my time there.

Highly recommend.

Karen H

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July 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Loop A

4

large, spacious campsites but no privacy between sites

Karen H

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July 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Loop A

4

large, spacious campsites but no privacy between sites

Brigitte G

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July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: Loop B

4

Hike to the Cinder Cone is a must do as is kayaking Butte Lake. The campsites are large…the only issue we had was driving 6 miles on a dit road to get to the campsite.

Kim H

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July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Loop A

5

Absolutely breathtaking. The lake was amazing. The campground was very nice. We will definitely go back. There is not cell service in most of the park so be prepared for that.

Location Butte Lake

Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.565 / -121.305

Elevation: 1862 feet

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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

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