Butte Lake Campground

Butte Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park is located off a dirt road near a gorgeous lake. This campground is near hiking trails, picnic tables, and great forested areas.

The Butte Lake campground in Lassen Volcanic features pretty shaded sites that are mostly flat. There are quite a few chipmunks in the campground so make sure you have plastic containers for your food and supplies.

The campground is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees which offer amazing shade but also drop a lot of pine cones.

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Season: 6/5 - 10/20

Number of Sites: 101 individual sites, 6 group sites

Location in the park: Northeast Corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park

Campsite cost:

Individual Sites: $22 ($15 when water is off)
Group sites: $62 ($35 when water is off)

Payments accepted: Cash or check

Reservations: Yes, Sites in loop B are reservable

Latitude/Longitude: 40.5646° N, 121.3030° W

Elevation: 6,100 feet

Accessible Sites: A6

Pets Allowed: Pets require a 6-ft. leash, may not be left unattended, and are not allowed on trails.

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Butte Lake Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes for B loop campground

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online?

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months and a minimum of 4 days of your arrival date

First Come, First Served? Yes for A Loop

Butte Lake Campground Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Pit toilets

Payphone: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase?

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water? Limited water, make sure to bring water jugs

RV Camping at Butte Lake Campground

There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground.

Maximum RV Length: 35 feet A-Loop
45 feet B-Loop

Maximum Trailer Length: 35 feet A-Loop
45 feet B-Loop

Dump Station: No

Generators: Generators may be used only from 8 am to 10 am; 12 pm to 2 pm; and 5 pm to 7 pm.

Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups

How to get to Butte Lake Campground

From Redding, California drive 63 miles east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 miles. Watch for the sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.