About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Butte Lake.
Rates, Sites & Availability
77 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
77 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Matthew M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
The Camp Hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. The camp site is well maintained. The lake was great and there are several trails to you can take to explore the surrounding areas
Matthew M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
The Camp Hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. The camp site is well maintained. The lake was great and there are several trails to you can take to explore the surrounding areas
Amy G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: Loop B
This campsite backs up almost directly on top of the site on the other side of the road. They practically share a firepit, SUPER close together. Not a great choice in sites.
Paul B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: Loop B
Roomy campsites, clean bathrooms, great facilities
Amy G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: Loop B
This campsite backs up almost directly on top of the site on the other side of the road. They practically share a firepit, SUPER close together. Not a great choice in sites.
Paul B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B51, Loop: Loop B
Roomy campsites, clean bathrooms, great facilities
Mary S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: Loop B
This is a wonderful campground and gorgeous area of Lassen Volcanic Park. It's a unique kayaking experience to paddle in between the long fingers of basalt lava that poured into the lake, creating small blue-green fjords. (It can get very windy, though, so check!). Trail and campground crews have done a superhuman job clearing burn debris and making trails enjoyable and beautiful even after the Dixie fire. (As well as fire crews for saving the campground, I'm sure.) It's amazing how many trees still keep the campground cool and shady. The experience was made even better by wonderful campground hosts. Thank you so much!
Abigail L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: Loop A
Campsites were clean and well laid out with good distance between them and lots of nice pine tress for shade and to hang a hammock. The camp hosts were really helpful and kind, and had firewood for sale if you needed it - you are also allowed to bring your own wood. The campsite location is walking distance from Butte Lake and the Cinder Cone Volcano, so there is great access to the Northern features of the park. Once you leave HWY 44 there is about 6.5 miles of gravel road to reach the campsites. Our Prius did ok but it was very slow going. We were thankful the road didn't have too many deep potholes or washboarding - no 4WD or extra clearance necessary. It's about a 2 hour drive from the campsite to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and the Southern end/features of the park, so plan accordingly for time if you want to head down that way. Over all we had a great 4th of July weekend and the trip was definitely worth it!
Mary S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: Loop B
This is a wonderful campground and gorgeous area of Lassen Volcanic Park. It's a unique kayaking experience to paddle in between the long fingers of basalt lava that poured into the lake, creating small blue-green fjords. (It can get very windy, though, so check!). Trail and campground crews have done a superhuman job clearing burn debris and making trails enjoyable and beautiful even after the Dixie fire. (As well as fire crews for saving the campground, I'm sure.) It's amazing how many trees still keep the campground cool and shady. The experience was made even better by wonderful campground hosts. Thank you so much!
Abigail L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: Loop A
Campsites were clean and well laid out with good distance between them and lots of nice pine tress for shade and to hang a hammock. The camp hosts were really helpful and kind, and had firewood for sale if you needed it - you are also allowed to bring your own wood. The campsite location is walking distance from Butte Lake and the Cinder Cone Volcano, so there is great access to the Northern features of the park. Once you leave HWY 44 there is about 6.5 miles of gravel road to reach the campsites. Our Prius did ok but it was very slow going. We were thankful the road didn't have too many deep potholes or washboarding - no 4WD or extra clearance necessary. It's about a 2 hour drive from the campsite to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and the Southern end/features of the park, so plan accordingly for time if you want to head down that way. Over all we had a great 4th of July weekend and the trip was definitely worth it!
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
