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About Butte Lake
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 (622)
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
Shaun W
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: Loop A
Great out-of-the-way campsite with nice amenities and great setting. The lake is beautiful and there are lots of wonderful side trips to take in the area using this campsite as a base. The cinder cone hike definitely is strenuous, but is worth the effort. Take your time and rest often. The elevation is no joke. Speaking as a geologist, the fabulous lava flow really is, especially when viewed from the top of the cinder cone. You'll never forget that view.
Evelyn A
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
Serene atmosphere, scenic hikes and flushing toilets made it a worthwhile camping experience.
Paul A
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: Loop A
Would definitely reserve again. Had to travel about 6.5 mi 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 mi) 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 ft 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.
Paul A
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: Loop A
Would definitely reserve again. Had to travel about 6.5 mi 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 mi) 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 ft 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.
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 30 mph (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 30 mph (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!
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.
Location & Directions for Butte Lake
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 United States
Elevation: 1,862 ft
Getting There
From Redding, California drive 63 mi east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 mi. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a roug...
From Redding, California drive 63 mi east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 mi. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.
Nearby National Park
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
Approximate driving time: 29 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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