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Butte Lake Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

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As of October 2026, Butte Lake Campground is a campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California with 77 campsites. Butte Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Butte Lake Campground is located at 40.5650° N, 121.3053° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Butte Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Campsites held at once: 4 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Butte Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Butte Lake Campground

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Standard 75
Tent 2

What an RV fits

20 ft1 site
35 ft1 site
45 ft73 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Butte Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
A01	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A02	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A03	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A04	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A05	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A07	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A08	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A09	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A10	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A11	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A12	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A13	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A14	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A15	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A16	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A17	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A18	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A19	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A20	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A21	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A22	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A23	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A24	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A25	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A26	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A27	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A28	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A29	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A30	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A31	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A32	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A33	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A34	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A35	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A36	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A37	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A38	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
A39	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft
B01	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
B02	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B03	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B04	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B05	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B06	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B07	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B08	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B09	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B10	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B11	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B12	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B13	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B14	Loop B	Standard	6	20 ft
B15	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B16	Loop B	Tent	6	-
B17	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B18	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B21	Loop B	Standard	6	35 ft
B26	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B34	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B35	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B37	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B38	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B39	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B41	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B43	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B44	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B45	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B46	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B47	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B48	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B49	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B50	Loop B	Tent	6	-
B51	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B52	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B53	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B54	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft
B55	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft

About Butte Lake Campground

Overview

Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fairly remote and within walking distance of Butte Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several hiking and backpacking trails are located nearby. The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road.

Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts stay at Butte Lake Campground for its many recreation opportunities. The lake is popular for trout fishing, as well as non-motorized boating. Within the facility, hikers and backpackers will find the trailhead for the Cinder Cone Trail, one of the most popular trails in the park that ascends a nearby volcanic dome. The Painted Dunes, Snag Lake and Bathtub Lake areas are also nearby.

Facilities

This facility is more remote than other campgrounds within the park. Campers must travel on a six-mile gravel road to access the facility. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.

A non-motorized boat launch is convenient for kayaks and canoes. Flush toilets and running water are turned on during summer; vault toilets are available outside of the peak season.

Natural Features

The campground has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by Ponderosa pines. It sits on soft volcanic soils, and several ponds dot the landscape. Butte Lake has a large black lava flow running into it, creating rocky shores and interesting views for visitors in kayaks and canoes to explore.

The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.

Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore Subway Cave, an underground lava tube, in the adjacent Lassen National Forest from late April through November. Free tours are offered every weekend during summer.

Subway Cave, Lassen National Forest

Rules and notices at Butte Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Butte Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground.

Campsites are limited to 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RV) per site.

Campers must have valid entrance permit/pass before camping.

An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. Do too limited connectivity at the campground we highly recommend visitors purchase the park's digital 1-7 day entrance fee or the parks annual pass and make campground reservations through recreation.gov prior to visiting park.

No motorized boats permitted on the lake.

Pets must be on a 6' leash at all times.

Pets must not be left unattended and are not allowed on park trails.

Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.

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Butte Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Butte Lake Campground?

Butte Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Butte Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Butte Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Butte Lake Campground have?

Butte Lake Campground has 77 campsites.