Butte Lake Group Campground Lassen Volcanic National Park California

Butte Lake Group Overview

Butte Lake Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is located near the lake in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Reservations are required for this remote campground. Each group site can have from 1o 20 25 people and up to 6 vehicles.

The group campground is at the north end of Loop B, adjacent to the main Butte Lake Campground (101 sites). Butte Lake Stock Corral (1 equestrian campsite) is also in the area.

The group campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 35 feet). Each site also has tables, food storage lockers, fire rings and grills. Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. A boat ramp is also located near the lake. Cell service is not available.

Area Recreation & Activities

Butte Lake has a large black lava flow running into it, creating rocky shores and interesting views for visitors in kayaks and canoes to explore.  The lake has non-motorized boating. Other activities include fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Lassen national Park contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Visitors can also can explore the Subway Cave, an underground lava tube, in the adjacent Lassen National Forest from late April through November.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing