About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Don G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B37, Loop: Loop B
The campground is fine, it's the road getting there that is not. When we made the reservation we had no idea that we would have such a rough road getting into the park. 6 miles of rough gravel dirt road, approximately 45 minutes on this road. If you are tenting, it is probably fine, but not recommended for trailers. We have a toy hauler and it actually pulled the tie down out of the floor on the way in. Still trying to get the dirt and dust out of the trailer, inside and out. In the campground our spot had the table and fire ring quite far from where we were parked and on the other side of the trailer door. We will never return to this spot. They could at least grade it once in a while.
Don G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B37, Loop: Loop B
The campground is fine, it's the road getting there that is not. When we made the reservation we had no idea that we would have such a rough road getting into the park. 6 miles of rough gravel dirt road, approximately 45 minutes on this road. If you are tenting, it is probably fine, but not recommended for trailers. We have a toy hauler and it actually pulled the tie down out of the floor on the way in. Still trying to get the dirt and dust out of the trailer, inside and out. In the campground our spot had the table and fire ring quite far from where we were parked and on the other side of the trailer door. We will never return to this spot. They could at least grade it once in a while.
Lynn O
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
Great location for hiking the Cinder Cone.
Lynn O
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: Loop B
Great location for hiking the Cinder Cone.
Ashli S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B43, Loop: Loop B
We had reservations for two nights starting 9/11/24. We knew the water had been shut off and were prepared for it. What we were not expecting was the total lack of privacy. You could see every campsite in the whole place. Perhaps due to the recent fire there were no bushes or smaller trees providing privacy or wind breaks. It was very windy when we arrived. The campfire ring was very low to the ground and that combined with the wind did not make having a fire a safe proposition. Due to the lack of privacy and no shelter from wind, we decided to leave and go somewhere else. Losing the camping fees was not cost prohibitive but the forfeiting the $30/ vehicle (2 in our party) that we paid just to drive up the dirt road was a bummer. The lake was beautiful though.
Ashli S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B43, Loop: Loop B
We had reservations for two nights starting 9/11/24. We knew the water had been shut off and were prepared for it. What we were not expecting was the total lack of privacy. You could see every campsite in the whole place. Perhaps due to the recent fire there were no bushes or smaller trees providing privacy or wind breaks. It was very windy when we arrived. The campfire ring was very low to the ground and that combined with the wind did not make having a fire a safe proposition. Due to the lack of privacy and no shelter from wind, we decided to leave and go somewhere else. Losing the camping fees was not cost prohibitive but the forfeiting the $30/ vehicle (2 in our party) that we paid just to drive up the dirt road was a bummer. The lake was beautiful though.
derrick p
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B52, Loop: Loop B
Very clean and hardy anyone there.
derrick p
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B52, Loop: Loop B
Very clean and hardy anyone there.
Judy G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: Loop B
Road was so awful! Ruined the experience!
Judy G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: Loop B
Road was so awful! Ruined the experience!
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
