Butte Lake
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At a Glance
About Butte Lake
Butte Lake is a national park campground at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Lassen County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Butte Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 186 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lassen Volcanic National Park include Butte Lake Stock Corral, Butte Lake Group, Summit Lake Stock Corral, Juniper Lake Stock Corral and Juniper Lake Group.
Total reservations in May — 2024: 31 · 2025: 57
Location
Address
Mineral, California
Coordinates
40.5650, -121.3053
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 1,166 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Butte Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Butte Lake Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Echo Lake Campground
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Summit Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Juniper Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Juniper Lake Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Butte Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Butte Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Butte Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Butte Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Butte Lake right now?
Butte Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Butte Lake?
Campsite Tonight monitors Butte Lake for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 51 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Butte Lake located?
Butte Lake is located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, near Mineral, California.
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