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Butte Lake
National ParkPublic landNational Park ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Butte Lake Group

Old Station, California · 6,106 ftIn Lassen Volcanic National Park

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At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$35–$62recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
6From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
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Elevation
6,106 ft1,861 m
Season
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Cell signal
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Sites6

Butte Lake Group lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Lassen Volcanic National Park · 10 campgrounds

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Also in the park: 7 group areas · Run by another agency: Rocky Campground 14 mi · 1 backcountry camp · 1 single site

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Overview

Butte Lake Group 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

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Cell service at Butte Lake Group: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny55°33°
  • WedSunny63°38°
  • ThuSunny63°38°
  • FriSunny68°39°
  • SatSunny65°38°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

40.56500, -121.30528
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Nearest town
Old Station

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