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Butte Lake Campground in California
Hard to BookNational Park

Butte Lake Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

September 2026 — tap sold-out dates to watch them

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Sep 14 (29 sites)Sep 15 (32 sites)

29 sites open on Sep 14 at Butte Lake Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Last checked 13 September 2026, 21:24 UTC.

Notices from Recreation.gov

There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground.

Campsites are limited to 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RV) per site.

Campers must have valid entrance permit/pass before camping.

An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. Do too limited connectivity at the campground we highly recommend visitors purchase the park's digital 1-7 day entrance fee or the parks annual pass and make campground reservations through recreation.gov prior to visiting park.

No motorized boats permitted on the lake.

Pets must be on a 6' leash at all times.

Pets must not be left unattended and are not allowed on park trails.

Please have a printed copy of your reservation with you.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 13, 2026. Check Butte Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Campsites held at once: 4 campsite(s) heldMaximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive daysMaximum stay: 14 nightsMinimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Butte Lake Campground, read on September 13, 2026.

Butte Lake Campground Facts

  • As of September 2026, Butte Lake Campground is a campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California with 81 campsites.
  • Butte Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Butte Lake Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Butte Lake Campground is located at 40.5650° N, 121.3053° W.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🌊
Setting
Mountain
🛣️
Access
Gravel road
🏕️
Sites
81

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🦌Wildlife
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Butte Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Sites at Butte Lake Campground

77 sites listed by Recreation.gov.

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
A01Loop AStandard645 ft
A02Loop AStandard645 ft
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B21Loop BStandard635 ft
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B50Loop BTent6-
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Site Types

📍
Standard
75 sites
Tent
2 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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