Butte Lake Group
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.
Butte Lake Group Campground is located at the north end of Loop B, adjacent to the main Butte Lake Campground. This facility is more remote than other campgrounds within the park and campers must travel on a six-mile gravel road to get here. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.
A non-motorized boat launch is convenient for kayaks and canoes. Flush toilets and running water are turned on during summer; vault toilets are available outside of the peak season.
Need to Know
- There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground.
- All equipment must fit on the site pad.
- Min 10 - Max 25 persons and six licensed vehicles per site.
- Campers must have a valid entrance permit/pass before camping.
An entrance fee of $30.00 per vehicle will be collected at the campground.We highly recommend visitors purchase the park's digital 1-7 day entrance fee or the parks annual pass throught recreation.gov prior to visiting park.
- No motorized boats permitted on the lake
- Pets must be on a 6-ft. leash, not be left unattended and are not allowed on park trails.
Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.
Natural Features
The campground has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by Ponderosa pines. It sits on soft volcanic soils, and several ponds dot the landscape. Butte Lake has a large black lava flow running into it that creates rocky shores and interesting areas for visitors in kayaks and canoes to explore.
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second-most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens in 1980.
Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore Subway Cave, an underground tube created by lava flow, in the adjacent Lassen National Forest from late April through November. Free tours are offered every weekend during summer. Subway Cave, Lassen National Forest
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.
Contact Information
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LASSEN VOLCANIC NP PO BOX 100 MINERAL CA 96063
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530 595-6121
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Redding, drive 63 miles east on state highway 44 to Old Station. From intersection of state highway 89 and 44, continue east on state highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for 6 miles on a rough gravel road.
Available Campsites
- Site E, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site A, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site F, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site C, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop Butte Lake Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
