Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the Northwest Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of highway 44. This remote campground offers few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores. Reservations are required.
Best Seasons
Location
Elevation
6,145 ft
Directions
From Highway 44, turn south on Butte Lake Road. A park sign on the south side of the highway marks the turn. Continue six miles on the dirt road to the end.
Weather Notes
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Butte Lake Campground is located at 6,100 feet elevation. High temperatures range from 84°F to 68°F and lows range from 29°F to 39°F.
RV Information
Up to 35 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 35 ft
Campsite
Rate per campsite.
Campsite (water off)
Single campsite when water is not available (early and late season).
Group Campsite
Campsite for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 people and up to six licensed vehicles or one bus/RV.
Group (water off)
Group campsite when water is unavailable (early and late season).
Stock corral
The Butte Lake stock corral is located north of the campground via a short access road and is available by reservation only.
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Reservations are required for all sites at Butte Lake Campground for the entire operating season. Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months up to the time of arrival. It is best to reserve ahead of your arrival. Connection is limited to non-existent in the park. Park staff or campground hosts do not handle reservations. Between 9/3-10/14 only Loop B is open, and water is shut off for the season (no drinking water or flush toilets).
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