Butte Lake
Old Station, California · 6,106 ft · In Lassen Volcanic National Park
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,106 ft (1,861 m)6,106 ft1,861 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Lassen Volcanic National Park 9
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 7 miles away.
- Summit Lake North2 loops · Loop A and Loop B · 46 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.0 mi
- Juniper Lake Campground18 sites · $12–$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.0 mi
- Summit Lake South3 loops · Loop C, Loop D, Loop E · 49 sites · $15–$22 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.1 mi
- Warner Valley Campground17 sites · $21 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov9.7 mi
- Crags CampgroundCampground · facts not yet known11 mi
- Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA)2 loops · MANZANITA LAKE CAMPING CABINS and Manzanita Glamping Tents · $88–$149 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
Also in the park: 8 group areas · Run by another agency: Rocky Campground 14 mi · 1 backcountry camp · 1 single site
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) 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 hiking and backpacking trails are located nearby. The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road.Recreation
Outdoor enthusiasts stay at Butte Lake Campground for its many recreation opportunities. The lake is popular for trout fishing, as well as non-motorized boating. Within the facility, hikers and backpackers will find the trailhead for the Cinder Cone Trail, one of the most popular trails in the park that ascends a nearby volcanic dome. The Painted Dunes, Snag Lake and Bathtub Lake areas are also nearby.Facilities
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Butte Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny55°33°
- WedSunny63°38°
- ThuSunny63°38°
- FriSunny68°39°
- SatSunny65°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Butte Creek USDA Campground
Dispersed · 3.2 mi · Old Station
Butte Creek
Public Land · 3.2 mi · Old Station
Silver Bowl Campground
Public Land · 8.7 mi · Warner Valley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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