Butte Lake Campground

    Old Station, California
    NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park
    $
    Seasonal
    101 Sites

    Butte Lake Campground is a campground in Old Station, California with 101 sites, priced around $, open Seasonal. Hookups are not confirmed, call ahead and tents are welcome, and the nearby 4x4 trails below are ranked by straight-line distance from the campground.

    About This Campground

    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.

    Amenities & Features

    Full Hookups (Electric/Water/Sewer): not confirmed, call ahead
    Electric & Water: not confirmed, call ahead
    Tent Camping Allowed
    Seasonal Operation

    Location

    Butte Lake Campground

    Old Station, California 96071

    GPS Coordinates: 40.56480, -121.30576

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    Trails from This Camp

    Lassen Backcountry Roads

    Lassen Backcountry Roads

    Chester, CA
    Moderate
    Hidden Gem
    12 mi (straight-line)4.5
    100+ miles | 5,000 - 8,500 ft
    Black Rock Desert

    Black Rock Desert

    Gerlach, NV
    Easy
    Overlanding
    119 mi (straight-line)4.3
    150+ miles | 3,900 - 5,500 ft
    Rubicon Trail

    Rubicon Trail

    Lake Tahoe, CA
    Expert
    Rock Crawling
    130 mi (straight-line)4.9
    22 miles | 6,500 - 9,000 ft

    Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.

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    Quick Info

    Sites
    101
    Price Range
    $20-40/night
    Season
    Seasonal

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    Booking Tips

    • NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
    • This campground operates seasonally, check exact dates before booking
    • Book early for weekend and holiday availability
    • Confirm pet policies and vehicle length limits before arriving
    Check Availability on Recreation.govVisit Campground WebsiteCall to Reserve: 530-595-6121
    Estimated Cost
    $20–40 / night

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