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Butte Lake Campground, Old Station, CA, 96071
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 6, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the Northwest Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of highway 44. This remote campground offers few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores. Reservations are required.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
All dates are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. The dates listed here are the earliest date the campground may open and the latest day the campground may close. These dates and recreation.gov will be updated as much as possible to reflect current projected dates.
Weather
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Butte Lake Campground is located at 6,100 feet elevation. High temperatures range from 84°F to 68°F and lows range from 29°F to 39°F.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
From Highway 44, turn south on Butte Lake Road. A park sign on the south side of the highway marks the turn. Continue six miles on the dirt road to the end.
Rates & Fees
Campsite
Rate per campsite.
Campsite (water off)
Single campsite when water is not available (early and late season).
Group Campsite
Campsite for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 people and up to six licensed vehicles or one bus/RV.
Group (water off)
Group campsite when water is unavailable (early and late season).
Stock corral
The Butte Lake stock corral is located north of the campground via a short access road and is available by reservation only.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires allowed in provided fire rings only. Stoves permitted.Regulations Overview
Leashed pets permitted. Drones prohibited in the park. Campsites cannot be saved and must be occupied upon payment. Camping fees are not refundable and stays are limited to 14 days per year. Checkout time is 12 pm. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Generators may be used only from 8 am to 10 am; 12 pm to 2 pm; and 5 pm to 7 pm. Do not run continually and please keep use to a minimum so other campers are not disturbed. Wash dishes at your campsite, not in restrooms or water spigots. Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Site A-6 is ADA.
Cell Phone Information
Nearest cell service is on Highway 44.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
No RV/trailer specific sites.
RV Maximum Length
35
Additional Information
Boat ramp adjacent to campground.
Trailer Maximum Length
35
ADA Information
Site A-6 is ADA.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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