Butte Lake Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $22.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 1 to September 1
- Sites
- 107 total · 107 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 9.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5648, -121.3058
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the NW Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of Hwy 44. This remote campground offers few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores. Reservations are required. Note that there is no cellular service or Wi-Fi available at the campground.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Butte Lake Campground free?
No. Butte Lake Campground charges $22.00. 107 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Butte Lake Campground?
Butte Lake Campground has 107 sites on record. 107 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Butte Lake Campground open?
The season on record runs September 1 to September 1. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Butte Lake Campground?
From Highway 44, turn south on Butte Lake Road. A park sign on the south side of the highway marks the turn. Continue six miles on the dirt road to the end.
What is the weather like at Butte Lake Campground?
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Butte Lake Campground is located at 6,100 feet elevation. High temperatures range from 84°F to 68°F and lows range from 29°F to 39°F.
What are the rules at Butte Lake Campground?
Leashed pets permitted. Drones prohibited in the park. Campsites cannot be saved and must be occupied upon payment. Camping fees are not refundable and stays are limited to 14 days per year. Checkout time is 12 pm. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Generators may be used only from 8 am to 10 am; 12 pm to 2 pm; and 5 pm to 7 pm. Do not run continually and please keep use to a minimum so other campers are not disturbed. Wash dishes at your campsite, not in restrooms or water spigots. Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
