Butte Lake Campground is one of the favorites in Lassen National Park. Campsites are within walking distance of Butte Lake. Visitors enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and trailers. Loop D is for tents only.
Butte Lake Campground offers reservations for many of the campsites. Others are available for first-come, first-served. Butte Lake Campground also has a Group Campground and a Stock Corral Campsite. Read vehicle limitations on the reservation site carefully before making a reservation.
Butte Lake Campground is in the northeastern corner of Lassen Park. To reach the rest of the park, visitors must circle back via Highways 44 and 89 - 35 miles to Manzanita Lake and 60 miles to Lassen Peak.
| Butte Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Butte Lake Campground Location: | 6 mi. south of Hwy. 44, Lassen NP |
| Elevation: | 6,100 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 83 miles east of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 101 |
| Camping Season: | Early June through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Maximum vehicles/tents per Site: | 2 vehicles (including RV) and 3 tents |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Lassen Volcanic National Park |
| Campground Office: | (530) 595-6121 |
| Reservations at Butte Lake Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Butte Lake Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from early June through early September for sites in Loop B. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations are available 4 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 35 feet and 35 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | A-6 |
| Fees: | $22 per night, $15 beginning in early September |
| Reservations: | Butte Lake Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 1:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Butte Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring, tap water (until Sept. 12) |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets (vault toilets after Sept. 12), amphitheater |
| Showers and Laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Butte Lake Campground Map |
| Attractions near Butte Lake Campground: | Enjoy beautiful Butte Lake. Take advantage of the boat launch for non-motorized boats. Hike the trail to Cinder Cone and to Bathtub Lake.
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| Updates | Last Updated May 2025 |
Butte Lake Group Campground has 5 sites located at the west end of Loop B for groups from 10 to 25 people. The group sites have picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers along with flush toilets, showers, and tap water. Four vehicles may be parked at each campsite. Pets are allowed.
Reservations: Butte Lake Group Camp Reservations
Fee: $62
Butte Lake Stock Corral is a single site located east of the main campground. It is open from early June through mid-September. The site is available for a maximum of 8 animals, 10 people, and 6 wheeled-vehicles.
The camping area has tap water, a food locker, and vault toilets. The site includes two metal panel corrals. Stock parties must camp at the corral site. Pets are permitted.
Check Lassen Park's website for further details: Butte Lake Stock Corral
Reservations: Butte Lake Stock Corral Reservations
Fee: $37
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate For visitors who are temporarily disabled or do not have their permanent accessible parking placard with them, pick up a temporary placard at the entrance station or a visitor center.
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Campers at Butte Lake Campground experience another side of park from many visitors.
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