Can you reserve a site at Butte Lake Group?

Yes, Butte Lake Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Butte Lake Group?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Butte Lake Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Butte Lake Group.

Are campfires allowed at Butte Lake Group?

Campfires are allowed at Butte Lake Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Butte Lake Group, California — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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

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.

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

The facts

6 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: Butte Lake Group Sites

Site types

6 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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6 campsites at Butte Lake Group

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	25	🐾
B	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	25	🐾
C	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	25	🐾
D	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	25	🐾
E	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	25	🐾
F	Butte Lake Group Sites	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	25	🐾

Getting there

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.

40.56500, -121.30528 · 40°33'54.0"N 121°18'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	42	46	50	61	70	79	78	72	59	47	40
Low °F	22	22	24	28	35	41	46	45	41	33	26	22
Precip in	6.5	5.5	6.4	4.3	2.9	1.3	0.3	0.3	0.7	2.7	4.7	6.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Butte Lake Group

Can you reserve a site at Butte Lake Group?: Yes, Butte Lake Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Butte Lake Group have?: 6 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Butte Lake Group?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Butte Lake Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Butte Lake Group.
Are campfires allowed at Butte Lake Group?: Campfires are allowed at Butte Lake Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Butte Lake Group

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Juniper Lake Campground 7.9 mi · Facility
Silver Bowl Campground 8.7 mi · Campground
Silver Beach Picnic Area 9.1 mi · Facility
Big Pine Campground 9.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Butte Lake Group