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
Trina B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: Loop B
This was our second stay at this campground. We like the proximity to excellent hiking trails--Cinder Cone, Bathtub and Widow's Lake. Campsites are fine, bathrooms clean and stocked, all good.
Trina B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: B46, Loop: Loop B
This was our second stay at this campground. We like the proximity to excellent hiking trails--Cinder Cone, Bathtub and Widow's Lake. Campsites are fine, bathrooms clean and stocked, all good.
Samara J
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B
Bathrooms are clean, lake is amazing. Wonderful sandy shore near the campgrounds. Had a very fun stay. Highly recommend.
Samara J
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B
Bathrooms are clean, lake is amazing. Wonderful sandy shore near the campgrounds. Had a very fun stay. Highly recommend.
Angelo C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A37, Loop: Loop A
the campsites here are very large and well spaced out from the other guests. camping here was a very peaceful and awesome experience. there was plenty of downed timber to help with our campfire, in addition to being walking distance to Butte Lake. Also a great site to hike to the Cinder Cone. The only caveat i can imagine is the gravel road to get here, but this probably contributes to the remoteness of the site. Amazing campground, would come back!
Janet G
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A38, Loop: Loop A
What a nice campground at Butte Lake in the Lassen Natl Park. At first I hated the 6 miles of gravel road, but then I loved it because it keeps this corner of the park a bit more remote. The campsites are large and the pines are tall. I swam in the lake every day, took a great hike on the Bathtub Lake loop and my daughter kayaked for hours. Not a good place for a dog, though. Can’t be on trails or near the water, can’t stay inside a vehicle. You need someone to be a dog sitter if you want to go anywhere.
Angelo C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A37, Loop: Loop A
the campsites here are very large and well spaced out from the other guests. camping here was a very peaceful and awesome experience. there was plenty of downed timber to help with our campfire, in addition to being walking distance to Butte Lake. Also a great site to hike to the Cinder Cone. The only caveat i can imagine is the gravel road to get here, but this probably contributes to the remoteness of the site. Amazing campground, would come back!
Janet G
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A38, Loop: Loop A
What a nice campground at Butte Lake in the Lassen Natl Park. At first I hated the 6 miles of gravel road, but then I loved it because it keeps this corner of the park a bit more remote. The campsites are large and the pines are tall. I swam in the lake every day, took a great hike on the Bathtub Lake loop and my daughter kayaked for hours. Not a good place for a dog, though. Can’t be on trails or near the water, can’t stay inside a vehicle. You need someone to be a dog sitter if you want to go anywhere.
Edward M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
nice and quiet campground. No nearby store so take everything you need
Edward M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
nice and quiet campground. No nearby store so take everything you need
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
