Butte Lake
Quick Facts
6,100 ftPrice
$15 - $22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Open season starts M...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
6,100 ftPrice
$15 - $22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Open season starts M...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Based on 427 reviews
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"Reviews of Butte Lake Campground highlight its serene natural landscapes, spacious sites, and proximity to hiking trails and Butte Lake. Complaints include the rough gravel road leading to the campground, occasional issues with restroom maintenance, and varied levels of privacy between campsites."
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Butte Lake
LASSEN VOLCANIC NP PO BOX 100, MINERAL, CA 96063, USA
Best Time to Camp at Butte Lake
Summer transforms this high-elevation retreat into a paradise of warm days and refreshingly cool nights, with wildflowers painting the meadows and all trails gloriously accessible. While winter brings a formidable personality to Butte Lake—with heavy snowfall, bone-chilling temperatures, and winds that howl through the pines—it's the golden months of June through September when this campground truly shines. During peak season, the mountain air carries the scent of sun-warmed pine needles and the promise of adventure.
Summer is described as a paradise: warm days, cool nights, wildflowers and full trail access.
Open into October with crisp weather and good trail access; lower services later in season.
Late spring (after May 30) is good but services/water may be limited early in season.
Campground closed mid-Oct through late May; winter camping not supported here.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: May 30 - September 1 (peak season).. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open season starts May 30 and ends October 13. Reservations are available June 21 onward.
- Current Alerts: Water availability may be limited during drought years or early/late season opening. Smoke from nearby wildfires sometimes affects visibility.
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