Butte Lake Campground

Campers enjoy a sunny spot at Butte Lake Campground

NPS Photo

 

Butte Lake Campground is located eight six miles south of highway 44 at the end of the Butte Lake road. This remote campground offers a few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone, a dip in Bathtub Lake or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores.

Region	Butte Lake
Elevation	6100 feet
Season	6/7 - 10/29, weather permitting
Reservations	Sites in loop B are reservable
Fee	$16, $10 after 9/17
Number of sites	101
Maximum RV length
Maximum trailer length
Accessible Sites	A-6
Restrooms	Flush toilets, vault toilets after 9/17
Water	Potable water available until 9/17
Food storage	Metal food locker
Dump station	No
Amenities	Closest amenities at Old Station / Hat Creek
Pets	Permitted (more about pet regulations)
Ranger-led programs	Scheduled programs are offered at Manzanita Lake
Phone	No
Recreation	Hiking, backpacking, stock use, swimming, non-motorized boating, night-sky viewing

Notes
Reservations are available online at www.recreation.gov or by phone [phone]. Reservations may be made up to six months in advance. Reservations are not accepted after September 18. After this date, all sites are first-come, first-served through October 30.

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