Butte Lake

Lassen Volcanic National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShasta-Trinity / LassenCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (339)

🟢 15 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Butte Lake in California has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.

📅 Open dates

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Loop B #B11–Loop A #A17 next to each othersites Loop B #B16, Loop A #A03, #A05, #A09, #A10, #A11, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A15, #A17, #A20, #A24, #A26, #A28, #A29, #A31, #A32, #A33, #A34, #A35, #A36, #A37, Loop B #B05, #B11, #B17, #B34, #B35, #B37, #B39, #B41

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A04, #A16

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Loop B #B06–Loop B #B10 next to each othersites Loop B #B02, #B06, #B07, #B08, #B09, #B10, #B14, #B15, #B18, #B21, #B44, #B50

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop A #A25 & Loop B #B26 next to each othersites Loop A #A02, #A19, #A22, #A25, #A38, #A39, Loop B #B26

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B03, #B45, #B47, #B51

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites Loop B #B13, #B49

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B38, #B46

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B43, #B55

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop B #B16 — Site B16 — **Site Loop B #B16** · Site B16LAVO

Campsite Loop A #A03 — A photo of Site A03 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with Picnic — **Site Loop A #A03** · A photo of Site A03 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with PicnicMichelle D'ulisse

Campsite Loop A #A05 — A photo of Site A05 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with Picnic — **Site Loop A #A05** · A photo of Site A05 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with PicnicMichelle D'ulisse

Campsite Loop A #A09 — A photo of Site A09 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with Picnic — **Site Loop A #A09** · A photo of Site A09 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with PicnicMichelle D'ulisse

Campsite Loop A #A10 — A photo of Site A10 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with Picnic — **Site Loop A #A10** · A photo of Site A10 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with PicnicMichelle D'ulisse

Campsite Loop A #A11 — A photo of Site A11 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with Picnic — **Site Loop A #A11** · A photo of Site A11 of Loop Loop A at BUTTE LAKE with PicnicMichelle D'ulisse

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Butte Lake over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~480 mi from LA💵 $22/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆339 ratings

5★195

4★71

3★44

2★18

1★11

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4

AT&T0.2/4

Verizon0.1/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Butte Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Butte Lake?

Butte Lake in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Butte Lake?

Campsite fees at Butte Lake run about $22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Butte Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Butte Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Butte Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Butte Lake over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Butte Lake a good campground?

Butte Lake holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 339 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Butte Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Butte Lake, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 79 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Butte Lake located?

Butte Lake is located in Shasta-Trinity / Lassen, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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