Butte Lake Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MINERAL, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Butte Lake Group 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 Group Campground offers excellent recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming within walking distance of Butte Lake in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The remote location at 6,100 feet elevation provides access to multiple hiking and backpacking trails.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Badger, and American Pika.
Insider tips for Butte Lake Group: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Located 45 minutes from main park road, making it fairly remote and less crowded Butte Lake offers fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities
Skip Butte Lake Group if: Your RV requires hookups; no hookups available at most sites. Your RV is not self-contained. You need to visit outside May through October seasonal window. You prefer developed campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Butte Lake Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA), Summit Lake Stock Corral (Mineral, CA), Juniper Lake Group (MINERAL, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Butte Lake Group
Cell signal at Butte Lake Group (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 Group 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Located 45 minutes from main park road, making it fairly remote and less crowded
Butte Lake offers fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From Redding, drive 63 miles east on state highway 44 to Old Station. From intersection of state highway 89 and 44, continue east on state highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for 6 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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