About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
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2026 Season availability
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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
Ashley W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B
This is an excellent campground. It’s quiet and tucked away, but gravel road is still drive-able with a non 4WD car. We reserved a site but there were walk-in sites available on a Tuesday afternoon (although they did come close to full). Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. There was no ranger and no camp host, so you’re on your own for troubleshooting. The lake is beautiful and for this trip, it wasn’t a yuck muddy bottom or anything. Great swim spots. Cinder Cone and some other trails are close by and 100% worth doing. We saw deer but didn’t have bear trouble. We collected some small wood pieces to go with what we brought and had plenty for fire. On your way out, stop the the Subway Cave Lava Tube before seeing the rest of larger Lassen. It’s a creepy fun 1/3 mile loop that is friendly for all hiking levels, and it’s just plain fun to do. I will be back for sure!
Ashley W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B
This is an excellent campground. It’s quiet and tucked away, but gravel road is still drive-able with a non 4WD car. We reserved a site but there were walk-in sites available on a Tuesday afternoon (although they did come close to full). Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. There was no ranger and no camp host, so you’re on your own for troubleshooting. The lake is beautiful and for this trip, it wasn’t a yuck muddy bottom or anything. Great swim spots. Cinder Cone and some other trails are close by and 100% worth doing. We saw deer but didn’t have bear trouble. We collected some small wood pieces to go with what we brought and had plenty for fire. On your way out, stop the the Subway Cave Lava Tube before seeing the rest of larger Lassen. It’s a creepy fun 1/3 mile loop that is friendly for all hiking levels, and it’s just plain fun to do. I will be back for sure!
Megan W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
Not a lot of privacy between spots. Not very well maintained.
Megan W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
Not a lot of privacy between spots. Not very well maintained.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
We had a good time camping at Butte Lake. The lake is great and so are the hikes, but the campground was very busy and dusty. The six mile gravel road getting to the camp was also quite rutted and rough -- hard on the camper. Also, the facilities are in disrepair and there was no host or ranger present leaving behavior and campground etiquette at the mercy of individual campers which, for the most part, was pretty good. Our sense is these issues have been exacerbated by increased outdoor recreation demand as a result of COVID-19. All said, we're glad we visited Butte Lake, but not sure we'll do it again.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: B38, Loop: Loop B
We had a good time camping at Butte Lake. The lake is great and so are the hikes, but the campground was very busy and dusty. The six mile gravel road getting to the camp was also quite rutted and rough -- hard on the camper. Also, the facilities are in disrepair and there was no host or ranger present leaving behavior and campground etiquette at the mercy of individual campers which, for the most part, was pretty good. Our sense is these issues have been exacerbated by increased outdoor recreation demand as a result of COVID-19. All said, we're glad we visited Butte Lake, but not sure we'll do it again.
Jennifer C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: Loop B
The campground was in a beautiful location, and it was full. The restrooms' toilets were non functional for a portion of the weekend, and was not cleaned. This was a problem since we are in a COVID 19 pandemic.
Jennifer C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: Loop B
The campground was in a beautiful location, and it was full. The restrooms' toilets were non functional for a portion of the weekend, and was not cleaned. This was a problem since we are in a COVID 19 pandemic.
Jeff J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2020 • Stayed at: B35, Loop: Loop B
Here with the grandkids. Excellent week!
Jeff J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2020 • Stayed at: B35, Loop: Loop B
Here with the grandkids. Excellent week!
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
