Butte Lake

BUTTE LAKE
BUTTE LAKE
BUTTE LAKE

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

77 total sites

RV Sites

75 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Butte Lake

Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fairly remote and within walking distance of Butte Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several hiking and backpacking trails are located nearby. The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road.

Number of accommodations: 77

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 29 to Aug 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

77 Sites Available

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🚐 A01, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A02, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A03, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A04, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A05, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A07, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A08, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A09, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A10, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A11, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A12, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A13, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A14, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A15, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A16, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A17, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A18, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A19, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A20, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A21, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A22, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A23, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A24, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A25, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A26, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A27, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A28, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A29, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A30, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A31, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A32, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A33, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A34, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A35, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A36, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A37, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A38, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A39, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 B01, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B02, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B03, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B04, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B05, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B06, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B07, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B08, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B09, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B10, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B11, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B12, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B13, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B14, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B15, Loop: Loop B
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B16, Loop: Loop B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B17, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B18, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B21, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B26, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B34, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B35, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B37, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B38, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B39, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B41, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B43, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B44, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B45, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B46, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B47, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B48, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B49, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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B50, Loop: Loop B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B51, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B52, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B53, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B54, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B55, Loop: Loop B
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Reviews (600)

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

4.2
600 reviews
5
57.2%
343
4
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126
3
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2
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1
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Mason R

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A

3

Running water was not on, not enough bathrooms. Super great location, definitely visit the cinder cone!

Lauren D

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B

5

Large beautiful campsites and helpful hosts

Lautaro E

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: A38, Loop: Loop A

5

Great place. Spacious campsites and quiet. The camp hosts, John and Cathy are top notch!

Mason R

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A

3

Running water was not on, not enough bathrooms. Super great location, definitely visit the cinder cone!

Lauren D

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful large campsites. Clean vault toilet facilities. Many trails to begin close by.

Lauren D

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful large campsites. Clean vault toilet facilities. Many trails to begin close by.

Garth P

Verified

August 13, 2021 Stayed at: A27, Loop: Loop A

3

Smoke plume caused us not to camp at Buute Lake. We did do a hike out to Cinder Cone, but could not enjoy the beautiful scenery due to smoke.

Garth P

Verified

August 13, 2021 Stayed at: A27, Loop: Loop A

3

Smoke plume caused us not to camp at Buute Lake. We did do a hike out to Cinder Cone, but could not enjoy the beautiful scenery due to smoke.

jonathan s

Verified

August 7, 2021 Stayed at: A35, Loop: Loop A

3

Quiet location. Good to have a flush toilet.

jonathan s

Verified

August 7, 2021 Stayed at: A35, Loop: Loop A

3

Quiet location. Good to have a flush toilet.

Location Butte Lake

Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States

Elevation: 1862 feet

Distance to downtown

85 mi drive to downtown Mineral (about 1 hr 48 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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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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