About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
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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
Cody S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground. Sites are very generously spaced. Restrooms are extremely clean. Stayed 2 nights and hiked cinder cone. Next time I visit Lassen Volcanic, I will stay my entire time at Butte Lake and just drive when I want to go to the central part of the park. Way better than Summit Lake.
Ilana D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B34, Loop: Loop B
Nice campsite. Best part is it’s right next to Cinder Cone (amazing hike!!! But start in early AM since there is no shade) and Butte Lake. The lake is really low this year due to the drought. This was early July - I hate to think how low it will be by the end of the summer.
Nathan S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: Loop B
restrooms were very dirty (overflowing toilets, toilet paper piles on the floor) and the campground host didn't enforce the noise rules (folks were very loud until 1am!)
Nathan S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: Loop B
restrooms were very dirty (overflowing toilets, toilet paper piles on the floor) and the campground host didn't enforce the noise rules (folks were very loud until 1am!)
Sachin B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
This is an awesome location. The lake itself is great but rather low due to the drought. The boat launch area smells a little funky due to geese and low water level. But once you get on the water it's a lot of fun.
The facilities could use some TLC but they are adequate. The only downside is that there is no/very little manpower so there is no enforcement of the rules.
We went on the 4th of July weekend so it was busy. And there were some people not adhering to the rules which made it a little less fun.
* there were some campers being really loud late into the night.(10:30-11:00 PM)
* people taking their dogs on the trails where dogs are not allowed.
* campers using the Dish washing area to brush teeth and take care of personal hygiene which belongs inside the bathroom.
Wish they had more rangers so some could be doing the rounds and reminding people to be good neighbors and stewards of our shared resources.
chao-hui w
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: Loop B
Six miles unpaved road to the campsite was not a good idea for my car! Butte Lake is good for kayaking but the beach is not for swimming, it looks just not clean.
Sachin B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
This is an awesome location. The lake itself is great but rather low due to the drought. The boat launch area smells a little funky due to geese and low water level. But once you get on the water it's a lot of fun.
The facilities could use some TLC but they are adequate. The only downside is that there is no/very little manpower so there is no enforcement of the rules.
We went on the 4th of July weekend so it was busy. And there were some people not adhering to the rules which made it a little less fun.
* there were some campers being really loud late into the night.(10:30-11:00 PM)
* people taking their dogs on the trails where dogs are not allowed.
* campers using the Dish washing area to brush teeth and take care of personal hygiene which belongs inside the bathroom.
Wish they had more rangers so some could be doing the rounds and reminding people to be good neighbors and stewards of our shared resources.
chao-hui w
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: Loop B
Six miles unpaved road to the campsite was not a good idea for my car! Butte Lake is good for kayaking but the beach is not for swimming, it looks just not clean.
Steven E
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: B45, Loop: Loop B
Campsite is nice, but a little crowded. Bathrooms and sink in the A sites were closed part of the time which was an inconvenience.
Steven E
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: B45, Loop: Loop B
Campsite is nice, but a little crowded. Bathrooms and sink in the A sites were closed part of the time which was an inconvenience.
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
