Butte Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Mineral, CA, CA
Price: From $37 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Butte Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,100 ft.) 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 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
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Butte Lake Stock Corral offers remote access to Butte Lake in northeastern Lassen Volcanic National Park with popular fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. The facility is within walking distance of the lake and nearby trails.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, and American Badger
Insider tips for Butte Lake Stock Corral: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Located 45 minutes from main park road but offers solitude and lake access No hookups available - plan accordingly for tent camping
Skip Butte Lake Stock Corral if: You need RV hookups. You prefer easy accessibility - facility is fairly remote. You need camping outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Butte Lake Stock Corral: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
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 Stock Corral
Cell signal at Butte Lake Stock Corral (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 Stock Corral (elevation 6,100 ft.) 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 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 limited availability
Located 45 minutes from main park road but offers solitude and lake access
No hookups available - plan accordingly for tent camping
Official operating season for this seasonal campground
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Getting there →
From Redding, California, drive 63 miles east on state Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of Highway 44 and State Highway 89 , continue east on Highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road. The stock corral road is located directly left of the Butte Lake self-registration entrance station. Turn left up the hill and take the immediate road to the right. Continue up the hill to the campsite and the corr
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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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