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Lassen Volcanic/Butte Lake
Lassen Volcanic Butte Lake Old Station CA is a small lake located in the Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The lake is situated at an elevation of 6,400 feet and is surrounded by a variety of volcanic features, including lava flows, cinder cones, and fumaroles. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and hiking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and black bears. The lake is accessible by car and is a great spot for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
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User Reviews
Kendall Mandrell
Overall a good experience. I stayed here on a trip to primarily see lassen national park. To reach the bulk of lassen park from the campground it is a long drive. The main road to the campground is currently super bumpy for 6 miles straight. It's pretty much a massive rumble strip. This may change over time. I camped here in the fall, and it is completely dry campground. No running water and only pit toilets. Everything was shut down so you have to be prepared to bring water for everything in. Not a super big deal but something to think about. The campground is beautiful. Be careful the spot you choose if you are tent camping as many spots are on an incline. Several great hikes around the campsite. Due to the lack of services, many campers near us were unprepared and we all helped each other out for firewood and other necessities that were only available a 20 min drive from the campground. Like I said, it was off season when I went so many of these difficulties will not be a problem for the bulk of camping season. However unless your only staying near the campground, it can be difficult to get around and I would not camp here again if I wasn't spending all my time at the lake. Overall a good experience but definitely look at what services are available before you go. I came prepared but many campers were not.
Matthew P.
If you don’t like rough washboard gravel roads, don’t come. It’s nearly 7 miles of that. If having zero phone reception in the middle of nowhere makes you crazy, don’t bother. If you enjoy a campground among gigantic Ponderosa and Jeffrey Pines, you won’t find any better. If you like having access to the Platonic Ideal of a cinder cone, definitely come. If you enjoy looking at a huge lava flow dropping into a beautiful lake, there is virtually nothing else like it. And if you like trailheads leading into nearly deserted parts of a national park, this place is gold.
Michael DiGiorgio
National Park campground. Must reserve on line. No first come first serve as we found out the hard way. Road to lake and campground is rough washboard gravel road Campsites are nice but very open. Lots of amazing trails.
Keylee Trafton
The access road was in terrible condition. Tracked equipment is being driven on it and making it miserable to use. The campsite itself is okay. They have all the parking in an arc, but it's divided between 2 campsites. If the person that got there before you doesn't back in you're either blocking them in or trying to get them to move. We decided to risk getting yelled at and just parked in a different site since ours had a fellow camper pulled in with their driving vehicle. They do need some more signs about the site and the rules. The restrooms are clean.
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It’s about a 10-kilometer drive on gravel road to get into the campground, and I had to take it slow in our Model Y. But once we got there, it was totally worth it! The campsite is big and peaceful. Just watch out for mosquitoes—bring some repellent. There are flush toilets but no showers, and no electricity, so don’t forget your own lights.