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Butte Lake Group

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens in late spring or early summer and closes in October due to snow and winter conditions.

About

Butte Lake Group Campground is located at 6,100 feet elevation in the remote northeastern corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The facility sits at the north end of Loop B, adjacent to the main Butte Lake Campground, in a pleasant landscape dominated by Ponderosa pines and soft volcanic soils. Access requires a six-mile drive on rough gravel road from Highway 44, making it one of the more secluded camping options in the park. The campground is within walking distance of Butte Lake, which features a distinctive large black lava flow running into the water, creating rocky shores and interesting areas to explore by kayak or canoe. The lake is popular for trout fishing and non-motorized boating, with a boat launch convenient for watercraft. The facility serves as a trailhead for the Cinder Cone Trail, one of the park's most popular hikes that ascends a nearby volcanic dome. Other nearby destinations include the Painted Dunes, Snag Lake, and Bathtub Lake areas. Lassen Volcanic National Park sits at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Great Basin, creating diverse habitats that support over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates. The park contains 300 active volcanic domes and numerous hydrothermal features. Each group site accommodates 10 to 25 people and up to six vehicles, with all equipment required to fit on the site pad.

Directions

From Redding, drive 63 miles east on Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of Highway 89 and 44, continue east on Highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for the sign to Butte Lake Campground, turn right, and continue for 6 miles on a rough gravel road.

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