Butte Lake
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MINERAL, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (265 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Butte Lake Campground offers excellent recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming within walking distance of the lake. The remote location in northeastern Lassen Volcanic National Park provides access to multiple trails and a scenic alpine setting.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and American Badger present in the area. Common birds include Common Raven, Common Merganser, and Northern Flicker.
Insider tips for Butte Lake: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road, making it fairly remote with fewer crowds Bring a self-contained RV if possible since there are no hookups available
Skip Butte Lake if: You need RV hookups—this campground has none. You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer developed campgrounds close to main facilities—this location is remote.
Best time to visit Butte Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Butte Lake Group (MINERAL, CA), Summit Lake Stock Corral (Mineral, CA), Juniper Lake Group (MINERAL, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Butte Lake
Cell signal at Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road, making it fairly remote with fewer crowds
Bring a self-contained RV if possible since there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen Volcanic National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen Volcanic National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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