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Butte Lake Campground, Old Station, CA, 96071
Lat:40.56480115576825
Lng:-121.30576429312907
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 5, 2026
Campground
Butte Lake Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Butte Lake Campground, Old Station, CA, 96071
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 5, 2026
Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the NW Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of Hwy 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. Note that there is no cellular service or Wi-Fi available at the campground.
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.
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.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
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.
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).
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
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
Boat ramp adjacent to campground.
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Stock corral
The Butte Lake stock corral is located north of the campground via a short access road and is available by reservation only.