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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
Kayla A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: Loop B
Super cool rocks, gorgeous lake, nice facilities, tall trees, and conveniently located close to Cinder Cone. Not a ton of privacy, but adequate space between sites. No service! So look up your reservation and campsite # before you go down the long gravel road!
Phillip M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: Loop B
Nice remote campground - we were in a tent in early June. Restrooms were clean and convenient for us. We were on the edge of the campground and had a small bear wandering around the outside one afternoon - no issues with the bear in campground that I know of. They have bear boxes to keep your gear and coolers in. Butte Lake was nice and trails were nice. Generally quiet campground - had a group of oy Scouts that were in a different area - a bit noisy during the day but they seemed to be having fun and did not bother us. Trail to Cinder Cone leaves from right by the lake.
Phillip M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: B48, Loop: Loop B
Nice remote campground - we were in a tent in early June. Restrooms were clean and convenient for us. We were on the edge of the campground and had a small bear wandering around the outside one afternoon - no issues with the bear in campground that I know of. They have bear boxes to keep your gear and coolers in. Butte Lake was nice and trails were nice. Generally quiet campground - had a group of oy Scouts that were in a different area - a bit noisy during the day but they seemed to be having fun and did not bother us. Trail to Cinder Cone leaves from right by the lake.
Cynthia K
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A36, Loop: Loop A
The hiking was easily accessed and fantastic.
Emily S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: Loop A
Super dusty when vehicles speed. We got hit with several clouds of dust. Otherwise, a nice site with some shade and some distance between sites. I liked the driveway half loop. Easy to pull in and out.
Emily S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: Loop A
Super dusty when vehicles speed. We got hit with several clouds of dust. Otherwise, a nice site with some shade and some distance between sites. I liked the driveway half loop. Easy to pull in and out.
Cynthia K
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A36, Loop: Loop A
The hiking was easily accessed and fantastic.
Qiang C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Loop A
Quiet camping site. I love it.
Qiang C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Loop A
Quiet camping site. I love it.
Ken P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
Campground is easy to use, relatively quiet, and un crowded. Good home base for hikes like the cinder cone.
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
