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
Brigitte G
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: Loop B
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
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Loop A
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.
Amith I
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: Loop A
Well taken care of – good amenities in the way of bathrooms, potable water, etc. Large campground but did not feel overly crowded. Would certainly recommend a visit if traveling through Lassen.
Amith I
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: Loop A
Well taken care of – good amenities in the way of bathrooms, potable water, etc. Large campground but did not feel overly crowded. Would certainly recommend a visit if traveling through Lassen.
Michelle R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
This campsite is off the beaten path. There’s a a pretty rough gravel (washboard) road for several miles to get there. Believe it or not, going 30mph (speed limit) makes it feel smoother than slower speeds. Once you’re there, it’s a nice spot to camp other than pesky mosquitoes at sunset and early morning while we were there. The bathrooms were some of the best we’ve experienced camping.
Cinder Cone is amazing, definitely don’t miss out on that!
Michelle R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
This campsite is off the beaten path. There’s a a pretty rough gravel (washboard) road for several miles to get there. Believe it or not, going 30mph (speed limit) makes it feel smoother than slower speeds. Once you’re there, it’s a nice spot to camp other than pesky mosquitoes at sunset and early morning while we were there. The bathrooms were some of the best we’ve experienced camping.
Cinder Cone is amazing, definitely don’t miss out on that!
Paul A
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: Loop A
Would definitely reserve again. Had to travel about 6.5 miles on a gravel road and cell phone service is very spotty. The lake and hiking trails were a very short walk away from the campgrounds. Cinder cone volcano was a short hike (about 1.5 miles) away on the trail. Once at the base of cinder cone it is a good 800ish foot hike up the volcano to the top, not an extreme hike but it is a bit of a challenge and got some cell phone service as we ascended. I would recommend booking any site at this location. My travel trailer is about 29 feet long and entering/exiting the campground was manageable.
Paul A
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: Loop A
Would definitely reserve again. Had to travel about 6.5 miles on a gravel road and cell phone service is very spotty. The lake and hiking trails were a very short walk away from the campgrounds. Cinder cone volcano was a short hike (about 1.5 miles) away on the trail. Once at the base of cinder cone it is a good 800ish foot hike up the volcano to the top, not an extreme hike but it is a bit of a challenge and got some cell phone service as we ascended. I would recommend booking any site at this location. My travel trailer is about 29 feet long and entering/exiting the campground was manageable.
Kathy H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: Loop B
Love this campground. It is quiet and mellow. Lots of hiking trails that you can walk to. On this trip I shared a turnout parking area with the camper next to me. Next time I would try and find a site that had its own. It was fine. Just a little close.
Kathy H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: Loop B
Love this campground. It is quiet and mellow. Lots of hiking trails that you can walk to. On this trip I shared a turnout parking area with the camper next to me. Next time I would try and find a site that had its own. It was fine. Just a little close.
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
