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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/butte-lake-stock-corral to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You prefer easy accessibility - facility is fairly remote✕ You need camping outside May through October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for this seasonal campground

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, and American Badger

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Butte Lake Stock Corral cost per night?+
Butte Lake Stock Corral costs $37 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Butte Lake Stock Corral open?+
Butte Lake Stock Corral is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Butte Lake Stock Corral have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Butte Lake Stock Corral?+
Butte Lake Stock Corral can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Butte Lake Stock Corral?+
Butte Lake Stock Corral is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Butte Lake Stock Corral?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Butte Lake Stock Corral is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Butte Lake Stock Corral open, and what are check-in times?+
Butte Lake Stock Corral is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$37 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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