Pretty descent campgrounds. Each spot has a fire ring, garage bins with locking cover, and a picnic table. There are also many dry toilets and flushing toilets throughout the site. The Butte Lake is just a short walk away and the Cinder Cone trailhead is within walking distance. The only downside for this site is the 6 miles dirty road: you can expect to take 20 to 30 minutes depending on how fast you drive and you will most definitely need a car wash after the trip
The campground wasn't even close to being busy. The bathrooms were well kept. It was $30 per vehicle into the park, then another $22 for the campsite. Pets can only be in the campsites. It is posted everywhere, pets are not allowed on any of the trails. Nearby activities: A ton of hiking trails. The lake is very close as well.
It is funny that Google is asking me to rate the rooms and the service for a remote campground like this! Haha! This campground is not for everyone. There are no hookups, I don't think there's even running water! But there is a lot of privacy, and a cool little lake. The hike to the cinder cone is short but quite steep. If you can do it, it's great!
Only 1 thing makes me dislike this campground: THE TERRIBLE GRAVEL ROAD that is six miles long from Highway 44 to the campground. Ugh! Hey California, pave the road! Otherwise, the campground itself is wonderful. There is no electricity in the bathrooms, but the bathrooms do have flush toilets and sinks though no soap or showers. The camp is peaceful, and we loved camping among the giant trees with the sound of rustling pine needles. The camp hosts Jon and Cathy Little are EXTREMELY nice and helpful. Plus, as of June 2023 you are allowed to burn any wood that is already on the ground not from a live tree. The camp is close to the lake and to the Cinder Cone trailhead. And again, except for the really bad gravel road, the camp is great and it's not too far from Lassen NP, Subway Cave, and more. Nearby activities: There are trails to and around the lake as well as Cinder Cone which is a dormant volcano, and a highly recommended hike though it is a huff and a puff going up the steep trail of cinder pebbles! Safety: We felt completely safe the entire time we were there, and that includes safe from other people, as well as safe from wildlife. There are bear boxes for your food, but we did not see any bears. We did hear that there were bears sighted a few weeks before we arrived.
Camp hosts were nice and friendly. Quiet and love how close to the lake it is. Restrooms were very nice for a campground. We enjoyed our stay. We arrived for first come first serve campsites and lucked out.
Clean bathrooms, lots of lake access, not crowded. Each site has a fire ring, bear box, and picnic table. Bathrooms are toilets and sinks only. Also a dish washing station, garbage and recycling. Quick walk to Butte Lake access, there is a public access area with bathrooms, picnic tables, and some fire rings. But you can keep walking back to more private/nature areas. Camp is just off the trail to Cinder Cone, and there are many other trails nearby.
The butte lake campground is wonderful. Plenty of room between campsites as well as clean bathrooms. Short walk to the lake and hiking trails. Will definitely visit again!Service: 5/5
Good campground but it is out of the way, hard to get to if you have a regular car. But otherwise it's great. Good lake.Location: 3/5
very organized campground and each site has a lot space. Pretty close to the cinder cone trailhead. Butte lake is beautiful as well.Rooms: 5/5
Great national park. Beautiful hiking trails. Butte lake is great for kayaking. No hookups for rv’s but still greatRooms: 4/5
