Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Tucked away

This little gem is a great place to stay while visiting Lassen. Located off a well maintained gravel road near beautiful Butte Lake. We had no problem towing our trailer to this location and neither did our friends whose trailer is 30+ ft. The campsites are spacious and well maintained. Lots of trees and within walking distance to the lake. Flush toilets were decently clean.

There are no sites located on the actual lake so you have to pack a beach bag, chairs, toys and snacks and haul them down to the waters edge if you want a beach day. Mosquitoes were HUGE so don’t forget bug spray!

The Cinder Cone hike along the old lava flow behind the campsite is spectacular! Don’t let the climb up the cinder cone dissuade you; the panoramic view from the top is well worth it! We did it with two 6 year olds. Don’t forget to visit the nearby Lava Tubes and geothermal sights.

  • Review photo of Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Laura F., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Laura F., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Laura F., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Laura F., August 9, 2020
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