Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz

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Butte Lake Campground

101 sites · $15–$62 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft

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Reservations$15–$62 / nightClosed now: Closed Winter to Late Spring

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101Sites

107Reservable

$15–$62Per night

35 ftRVs

6 group1 horse

Reservations

Reservations are required for all sites at Butte Lake Campground for the entire operating season. Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months up to the time of arrival. It is best to reserve ahead of your arrival. Connection is limited to non-existent in the park. Park staff or campground hosts do not handle reservations. Between 9/3-10/14 only Loop B is open, and water is shut off for the season (no drinking water or flush toilets). There is no cellular service or Wi-Fi available at the campground, so please make reservations in advance.

Fees

Campsite Rate per campsite.	$22.00
Campsite (water off) Single campsite when water is not available (early and late season).	$15.00
Group Campsite Campsite for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 people and up to six licensed vehicles or one bus/RV.	$62.00
Group (water off) Group campsite when water is unavailable (early and late season).	$35.00
Stock corral The Butte Lake stock corral is located north of the campground via a short access road and is available by reservation only.	$37.00

Season & hours

All dates are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. The dates listed here are the earliest date the campground may open and the latest day the campground may close. These dates and recreation.gov will be updated as much as possible to reflect current projected dates.

🕑 2026 Operating Dates: May 29, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027

🕑 Loop B Dry Camping Dates: Sep 1, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027

⛔ Closed Winter to Late Spring: Oct 14, 2026 – May 29, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 35 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 35 ft
RV notes	No RV/trailer specific sites.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires allowed in provided fire rings only. Stoves permitted.
Wheelchair	Site A-6 is ADA.
ADA	Site A-6 is ADA.
Cell	Nearest cell service is on Highway 44.
Also	Boat ramp adjacent to campground.

Getting there

Butte Lake Campground, Old Station, CA 96071

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.

Contact

530-595-6121 · lavo_fees@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Lassen Volcanic

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About Butte Lake

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.

Photos

A sandy boat launch area on the edge of a conifer-lined lake. — The campground is a short walk from the Butte Lake boat launch. · NPS Photo

A map of a campground showing two loops. — Butte Lake Campground contains two loops located near Butte Lake. · NPS Map

A brown building with restrooms, a utility sink, and a water spigot out front. — Three campground restrooms offer a water fountain and spigot and utility sink. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

35°F

Mostly Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

33°F

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

38°F

Rain then Light Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

25°F

Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

36°F

Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Night

26°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow

Sun, Nov 15

Day

36°F

Rain And Snow

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

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.

Rules

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.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.