California · published-coordinate region
Butte Lake
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National Park Service79Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
79Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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
This facility is more remote than other campgrounds within the park. Campers must travel on a six-mile gravel road to access the facility. 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.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, creating rocky shores and interesting views 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.
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 lava tube, in the adjacent Lassen National Forest from late April through November. Free tours are offered every weekend during summer.
Subway Cave, Lassen National Forest
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 79 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
79
Vehicle limit
79
Vehicle length
79
Driveway entry
79
Shade
79
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
77
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
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 sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
79 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site A01 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A02 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A03 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A04 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A05 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A07 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A08 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A09 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A10 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A11 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A12 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A13 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A14 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A15 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A16 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A17 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A18 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A19 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A20 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A21 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A22 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A23 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A24 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A25 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A26 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A27 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A28 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A29 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A30 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A31 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A32 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A33 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A34 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A35 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A36 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A37 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A38 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A39 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A41 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site A42 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B01 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B02 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B03 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B04 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B05 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B06 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B07 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B08 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B09 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B10 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B11 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B12 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B13 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B14 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B15 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B16 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B17 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B18 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B21 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B26 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B34 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B35 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B37 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B38 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B39 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B41 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B43 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B44 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B45 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B46 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B47 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B48 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B49 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B50 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B51 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B52 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B53 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B54 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B55 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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