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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
Meredith K
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: Loop B
Totally worth the 6 mi gravel road drive to get there. Very calm and peaceful area. Some great hikes nearby. The bathroom was clean. Many of the sites are sloped (up, down, side). I was in B05 and it was definitely sloped up from the entry but had a fairly level area near the top for my 20' travel trailer. Not too much trouble to get it leveled. I am fully self contained so it worked out perfect for me to be several days without amenities. I was actually surprised to find flush toilets and potable water. I was expecting pit toilets only. The rangers came by daily to pick up trash and the bear box at the site gave us a safe place to store extrea coolers and such. The site was spacious and felt like we were in a fairy circle of tall trees while we sat around the campfire. I definitely want to return to this area and spend more time checking out the entire park. Very beautiful and interesting. I live very close to Yosemite and this was a nice change from the hoards of people. We loved paddle boarding around the lake in the clean, calm water. This will be a favorite on my list of camping destinations.
Robert R
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A
The campground was very good. Unfortunately, I was towing my 35’ fifth wheel and the 6 mi long NF dirt road was horrible. I’d never do it again.
Ryan A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: Loop B
The area is so nice, but we won’t ever be back. The inability to bring dogs on the hiking trails, or even in the lake prevents us from doing just about anything besides sitting at the campsite. I am blown away a rule like this even exists and I truly don’t understand the purpose of it, so we won’t be back.
Ryan A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: Loop B
The area is so nice, but we won’t ever be back. The inability to bring dogs on the hiking trails, or even in the lake prevents us from doing just about anything besides sitting at the campsite. I am blown away a rule like this even exists and I truly don’t understand the purpose of it, so we won’t be back.
Katherine L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campground and terrific lake etc. it's a shame loose dogs are in the lake everyday and no law enforcement ( Rangers) in the area to enforce leash and keeping the dogs in the picnic area. It's not only a National Park but also a Wilderness area. The lack of respect for the Park is beyond belief.
Please do what you can to have a stronger presence at Butte Lake.
Katherine L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B47, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campground and terrific lake etc. it's a shame loose dogs are in the lake everyday and no law enforcement ( Rangers) in the area to enforce leash and keeping the dogs in the picnic area. It's not only a National Park but also a Wilderness area. The lack of respect for the Park is beyond belief.
Please do what you can to have a stronger presence at Butte Lake.
Tate D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: Loop A
Campground was clean and located near lots of trails. Cinder cone is a very steep hike but a great view, highly recommend for active individuals. Hiking around the lake is also gorgeous but must be attentive and cautious as we saw multiple bears and cubs on the trails.
Shekhar S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A34, Loop: Loop A
Great Lake. Great campground. Gravel road to get in FYI.
Frederick B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: Loop A
Semi remote & beautiful
Tate D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: Loop A
Campground was clean and located near lots of trails. Cinder cone is a very steep hike but a great view, highly recommend for active individuals. Hiking around the lake is also gorgeous but must be attentive and cautious as we saw multiple bears and cubs on the trails.
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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