Butte Lake Stock Corral

About

Butte Lake Stock Corral is a dedicated equestrian facility located at 6,100 feet elevation in the remote northeastern corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The single reservable site features two adjacent metal corrals with water troughs and spigots, served by a nearby vault toilet. The facility accommodates a maximum of 8 stock animals, 10 people, and 6 licensed vehicles. The corral provides access to trails suitable for stock use, including routes to Snag Lake, the Cluster Lakes loop, and connections to Juniper Lake and Summit Lake deeper in the park. The Pacific Crest Trail is accessible from the Butte Lake area. Nearby Butte Lake offers fishing for trout and non-motorized boating. The surrounding landscape is dominated by Ponderosa pines and soft volcanic soils, with a dramatic black lava flow extending into Butte Lake. The Caribou Wilderness, managed by the Forest Service, offers additional stock-friendly trails accessible via the Widow Lake trail. Access requires traveling six miles on a rough gravel road from Highway 44.

Directions

From Redding, California, drive 63 miles east on Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of Highway 44 and Highway 89, continue east on Highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for the sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road. The stock corral road is located directly left of the Butte Lake self-registration entrance station. Turn left up the hill and take the immediate road to the right. Continue up the hill to the campsite and the corrals.