About Butte Lake
Number of accommodations: 77
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 (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
Mehak K
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: Loop A
Booked this campsite and the one next to it. We all had a magical stay here
allen s
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B45, Loop: Loop B
The area is really beautiful. When I arrived, I parked my car next to the camping bench and I didn’t realize you couldn’t do that. There is no sign or instructions stating that. So when I woke up after my first night there a park worker, an older gentleman woke me up from my tent at 8 AM, and instead of saying good morning and engaging me or in introducing himself, just threatened me with a ticket, but I didn’t park my car on the gravel. Of course I was nice about it and said yes, sir and apologized. He said he was gonna be back in 20 minutes to check on me to make sure I did it, but he never came back. I was in space B 45. Another thing that was unfortunate. It was the constant smell of the vault toilets. Just seems like they needed to be emptied in every 30 minutes to an hour. I got a huge stench from those toilets. Other than that, the camping trip was great. It’s really unfortunate that you don’t allow dogs to hike on trails, but I understand the rules and I respect them.
Paul D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B49, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful, well-maintained campground.
Gaurav S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B
Wasn't prepared for the drive into the campground but did the gravel road couple of times while we were there and got more and more comfortable. Note that this was a dry campsite. No portable water around. Butte lake is right there though. Right at the start of cinder cone hike.
Paul D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B49, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful, well-maintained campground.
Gaurav S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B
Wasn't prepared for the drive into the campground but did the gravel road couple of times while we were there and got more and more comfortable. Note that this was a dry campsite. No portable water around. Butte lake is right there though. Right at the start of cinder cone hike.
Jennifer K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: Loop B
Site B53 is huge and near the Cinder Cone path. Some shade. Fairly private.
Jennifer K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: Loop B
Site B53 is huge and near the Cinder Cone path. Some shade. Fairly private.
Daniel S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: Loop A
Impeccable lake. Bumpy Road. Magic light for an extra hour
Daniel S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: Loop A
Impeccable lake. Bumpy Road. Magic light for an extra hour
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: July 11, 2026
