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Average nightly rates77 total sites
RV Sites
75 sites
Tent Sites
2 sites
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 (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.
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
Melissa S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: Loop A
WE loved camping there. There were many songbirds. Running water and flush toilets were very helpful, when your advertising said there would be neither. What we didn't like was the high speed of people coming into the camp at night, driving upwards of 40 mph. It sent dust over our campsite.
Arturo V
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: Loop B
Campground is great, bathrooms are clean, it’s super close to the cinder cone trail and obviously Butte lake… BUT…. Just know that there are quite a few sites that are on a relatively steep incline. We were at B26 and this one and some of the surrounding ones are on an incline so good luck if you’re sleeping in a tent. There is little flat ground in that specific site and some of the ones in that area so careful when you choose.
Heidi D
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B44, Loop: Loop B
Campground was nice, sites were nicely spaced out, and the lake was beautiful. Restrooms were well maintained and clean/stocked. Definitely not enough ranger presence and there were tons of folks having campfires despite the fire ban…and lots of trash in the fire pits and bear boxes. Be better, people.
Anthony P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: Loop B
Overall a great camp site for all. The sites were large and spaced apart which was nice. The area was well kept and maintained. A huge shoutout to the rangers / staff for keeping the bathrooms and community sink areas so clean. This was a huge plus.
Plenty of Lake access for swimming and a small area for launching canoes / kayaks.
Jeff S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Loop A
Water/restrooms were fully functional and clean. Roads and trails were well maintained. Park staff was friendly and knowledgeable. This was my girlfriend’s first time camping and we had a blast.
Thomas L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B55, Loop: Loop B
Non-paved/forest road to get there. Campground is butte-ful. Spacious sites, always clean restrooms, very quiet. Bit of dust due to careless drivers. Lake is wonderful to paddle and swim in.
Cinder Cone is awesome, and the Butte Lake - Snag Lake loop is a nice hike that can get a little hot, make sure to take enough water (or a filter).
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: Loop B
Potable water facilities were limited as well as restrooms with running water.
David M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: Loop A
Attractive campground in a secluded corner of Lassen Volcanic NP, campsites well spaced, adequate shade, clean bathrooms with plumbing, easy access to Butte Lake and trails.
David S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: Loop B
Verdict: North and South summit lake campgrounds: didn’t like them. On top of each other, lake was not impressive at all/dinky.
Manazanita Lake: a great place if you have very social kids around 5-12 years old. Bring a razr scooter.
Butte Lake: the best of them all. Out in the middle of nowhere on a dirt road. A mile from cinder cone- the coolest hike in the park. Beautiful lake.
Caleb M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B50, Loop: Loop B
One of my favorite spots. Very sad not to have a campfire though. I appreciate that you’ve banned drones, and I’d love to see a ban on music played loud enough for other camps to heard and on generators.
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.
Elevation: 1862 feet
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
