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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
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 mi 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!
Carl W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: Loop B
Campsite was great and while the campgrounds were full, it wasn't overcrowded. The campgrounds are very close to Butte Lake and to the Cinder Cone Trail Head which is convenient. The facilities were well kept and the camp hosts were welcoming and great company.
Amber D
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
So beautiful. The drive in felt like a secluded location. The area had a lot of debris we had to clear away, but we enjoyed the site very much.
Carl W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: Loop B
Campsite was great and while the campgrounds were full, it wasn't overcrowded. The campgrounds are very close to Butte Lake and to the Cinder Cone Trail Head which is convenient. The facilities were well kept and the camp hosts were welcoming and great company.
Amber D
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
So beautiful. The drive in felt like a secluded location. The area had a lot of debris we had to clear away, but we enjoyed the site very much.
Bill G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: A37, Loop: Loop A
We spent two nights at Butte Lake Campground. The first night was great as we had a good campsite and the campground wasn't too crowded. The second night was the beginning of the July 4th weekend and it was very crowded and noisy, with a very nearby campsite having a party and playing music, so we didn't enjoy it and were very ready to get out of there early the next morning. It was really great having the flush toilet facilities.
Bill G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: A37, Loop: Loop A
We spent two nights at Butte Lake Campground. The first night was great as we had a good campsite and the campground wasn't too crowded. The second night was the beginning of the July 4th weekend and it was very crowded and noisy, with a very nearby campsite having a party and playing music, so we didn't enjoy it and were very ready to get out of there early the next morning. It was really great having the flush toilet facilities.
Hung-I Y
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B34, Loop: Loop B
There is a bit of gravel road before getting to the campsite. The water source is a bit far from campsite.
Other than that, pretty great.
Grazina K
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: Loop A
A15 campground - the locker of food box was broken, need to fix it. The rest was a great stay in very beautiful place.
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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