Butte Lake Campground contains two large loops in a conifer forest adjacent to Butte Lake. A non-staffed Ranger Station sits at the entrance of the campground where the road forks to loop A (right) and loop B (left). Sites A-F in loop B can be reserved together as group sites. Restrooms include flush toilets, sinks, and water spigots.

General email address for camping information.

Butte Lake Campground is located in the NE corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a 45-minute drive from the Northwest Entrance and Manzanita Lake Area and is accessed via the 6-mile-long Butte Lake Road south of highway 44. This remote campground offers few amenities, but numerous recreation opportunities. Enjoy a hike up Cinder Cone or a paddle along Butte Lake's lava rock shores. Reservations are available for most sites and required for group sites and the stock corral.

Campsite

Single campsite when water is not available (early and late season).

Campsite (water off)

Campsite for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 people and up to six licensed vehicles or one bus/RV.

Group Campsite

Group campsite when water is unavailable (early and late season).

Group (water off)

The Butte Lake stock corral is located north of the campground via a short access road and is available by reservation only.

Stock corral

A sandy boat launch area on the edge of a conifer-lined lake.

Butte Lake boat launch

Campground Map

A brown building with restrooms, a utility sink, and a water spigot out front.

Restroom at Butte Lake Campground

Butte Lake Campground

The campground is early June through mid-October. 2023 dates: 6/2/2023 through 10/17/2023. Beginning 9/5, only B-Loop is open for first-come, first-served and dry camping (no drinking water or flush toilets).

Open 6/2/23 through 10/17/23

Juniper Lake Campground is a small campground along the east shore of a large lake at the base of a large volcanic peak. The campground is laid out along a wending road with several short spurs. The campsites are tucked between large conifers with partial views of the lake.

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The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only. Reservations are required for the two group sites and one stock corral. Drinking water is not available.

First-come, first-served campsite. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire grate, bearproof box, and parking area. Electric and water hookups are not available. Vehicles must stay on paved/graveled areas. No water is available in the campground.

Tent camping only. Group site capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, and a maximum of 15 people, and up to six licensed vehicles. Each group campsite is equipped with three picnic tables, three fire grates, three metal food lockers, and a parking area. No water is available in the campground.

Two metal panel corrals. Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Group site capacity is limited to a maximum of 10 people, 8 animals, and 4 licensed vehicles, which include trailers. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Hitch rails are not provided. Portable corrals are not allowed except within designated corral enclosure areas.

Stock Corral

Trash receptacles and picnic tables amid conifer trees on the edge of a mountain lake.

Juniper Lake Group Site

A campsite amid conifer trees adjacent to a grassy area.

Meadow campsite

A map of the campground indicating sites branching off a single road.

A picnic table, fire ring, and metal bear box at a campsite amid conifer trees on a lakeshore.

Lakeside campsite

A picnic table in conifer trees near the grassy shore of a mountain lake.

A photo of a kayak and row boat on the short of a moonlit, mountain lake.

Evening at Juniper Lake Campground

Juniper Lake Campground

Juniper Lake Family and Group sites will remain closed in 2023 due to effects of the Dixie Fire.

Closed for the 2023 season.

Lost Creek Campground is comprised of a single, large loop with seven campsites on the outside of the loop and one campsite on the inside of the loop. There are four restrooms spaced along the inside of the loop. Campsites are spread far apart and are large to support multiple tents. Large trees tower over the edge of the campsite, which is located north of the park highway.

Lost Creek Group Campground contains only group campsites. All sites are reservation-only. The campground is located five miles south of Manzanita Lake on the park highway. The campground offers easy access to Manzanita Lake, Devastated, and Summit Lake Areas.

Group campsite capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, a maximum of 25 people, and up to 6 vehicles or one bus/RV. Each group campsite is equipped with three picnic tables, three fire grates, three metal food lockers, and a parking area.

Group campsite

A large picnic tent next to two picnic tables with camping chairs and three brown metal bear boxes.

Lost Creek campsite

Lost Creek Group Campground Map

Lost Creek Group Campground

Open 6/10/23 through 9/18/23

Closed 7/29/23 - 8/8/23

Manzanita Lake Campground is the largest campground in the park and is located adjacent to Manzanita Lake. The campground is accessed via spur road off the park highway and provides walking access to numerous facilities and recreation opportunities. The campground includes five loops beginning with the cabin loop, which is closest to the lake. The Manzanita Lake Camper Store is located just before the self-registration area at the entrance to the A-Loop. The B-Loop includes sites B20 through B34 that can reserved together as group sites. D-Loop is for tents only. Each loops includes one or more water spigot and restroom facility. Some offer flush toilets and sinks and others are pit toilets.

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Manzanita Lake Campground is located one mile east of the Manzanita Lake Entrance and is the largest campground in the park. This popular campground is ideal for families, RVs, and trailers. Located adjacent to Manzanita Lake, campers can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. This campground is open the longest except for the year-round Southwest Walk-in Campground. The campground includes rustic camping cabins and group campsites, both of which are available by reservation only.

Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).

Single campsite when water is not available. Limited to a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).

Group site joining two or more adjacent campsites (B20-22, B24-27, B28-30, B31-32, B33-34). Limited to 10-25 people and 6 vehicles (including RVs).

One-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.

One-room camping cabin

Two-room rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.

Two-room camping cabin

Bunkhouse rustic camping cabin available by reservation only. All cabins include bed(s), propane heater, battery-powered lantern, bear proof food storage box, fire ring, and picnic table. Central restrooms and showers are located nearby. Both shower areas have an ADA accessible stall with bench seat and hand rails. ADA accessible cabins with ramps are also available. The mattress provided are 3 inches and firm so we encourage you to bring additional bedding; sleeping bags, comforters and blankets.

Bunkhouse camping cabin

A woman sits in a wheelchair and a man stands at a picnic table backed by a small, wooden cabin.

Camping cabin (accessible)

The rear of a wooden cabin in a forest with a partial view of a lake.

Camping cabin

A paved road lined by campsites containing trailers and vehicles.

Section of E-Loop

A large group of people pose for a photo at a campsite.

A map of a campground showing five loops connected by a road to the right.

Manzanita Lake Campground

Manzanita Lake Campground is open 5/19/2023 through snow closure. Group sites are available 5/19-6/26/2023 and 9/5-10/9/2023.

Closed Winter/Spring

This small campground consists of 20 campsites accessed via short walkways from an adjacent parking area. Campsites are nestled in a red fir forest and within walking distance of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. A paved pathway loops into the forest with short spurs connecting to a restroom with flush toilets and a utility sink.

The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. When snow is on the ground (approximately Nov-May), the location of the Southwest Campground changes to an over-the-snow area south of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. Winter camping registration is located at the fee booth located south of the parking area.

Single walk-in campsite limited to a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).

Single campsite when water is not available. Limited 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).

Camping in a self-contained vehicle in the adjacent parking area only. Please park between islands.

Camping in vehicle

Camping in a self-contained vehicle in the adjacent parking area only when water is not available. Please park between islands.

Camping in vehicle (no water)

A green tent, two blue chairs, and a brown bear box

Two people walk along a paved pathway toward a small brown building.

Restroom and Summer/Fall Registration

A parking area with vehicles parked on the edges and a building at the far end.

Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Parking Area

A map of the campground indicating sites of a walkway to the right of a large parking area.

A map of a parking area, campground, and visitor center indicating closures and routes for snow.

Winter Map

Southwest Walk-In Campground

The Southwest Walk-in Campground is closed due to Dixie Fire impacts. There is no estimate for re-opening at this time.

Year-round closure due to Dixie Fire Impacts

Summit Lake North Campground is comprised of a two adjacent loops located directly north of a small mountain lake. A registration station is located at the entrance of the first loop (A) and the campground host is located two sites to the left in A3. One restroom is located behind the host site and another is located in the northeastern corner of the second loop (B). The campsites are relatively close together in this smaller campground and surrounded by shrubs and pine and fir trees.

Summit Lake North Campground is located on the north side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground includes loop A and B. Additional campsites are located in three loops on the south side of the lake in Summit Lake South Campground. A picnic area is located on the shore and features a swimming area, picnic tables, and day use parking.

The Summit Lake horse corral is located across the highway and is available by reservation only.

Horse corral

Two tents, two chairs, and a picnic table at a campsite in trees with a restroom to the right.

Summit Lake North Campsite

People sit and stand on a grassy shore of a mountain lake.

Summit Lake North picnic area

A map of a campground with two side-by-side loops A and B and a day use area on the shore of lake.

North Summit Lake Campground Map

Summit Lake North Campground

Summit Lake North Campground is open 7/1/2023 through 9/12/2023.

Open 7/1/2023 - 9/12/2023

Summit Lake South Campground is comprised of three stacked loops extending south from a small mountain lake. Vehicle travel is counterclockwise through each loop. A registration station is located at the entrance of the campground at the start of the C-Loop. A restroom is located in the C-Loop and E-Loop and immediately north of the D-Loop. The E-Loop is for tents only. All sites are relatively close together with short parking areas that cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. Pine and fir trees are spread throughout the campground. Campsites on the west backup to the park highway and campsites on the east backup to a meadow.

Summit Lake South Campground is located on the south side of Summit Lake at about the middle point of the 30-mile park highway. The campground contains loops C, D, and E (tents only). Additional campsites are located in two loops on the north side of the lake in Summit Lake North Campground.

Single campsite when water is unavailable. Limited to 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).

A tree-lined campsite with a tent and metal bear box .

A map of a campground with three vertically stacked loops numbered C through E.

South Summit Lake Campground Map

A blue lake fronted by green and yellow meadow, lined by conifers, and backed by a round, volcanic p

Summit Lake from the south shore

Summit Lake South Campground

Summit Lake Campground is open 7/1 - 9/26/2022. Drinking water is not available after 9/12/2022.

Closed for snow season 9/12/2022 - 6/30/2023

This 17-site campground is nestled at the base of a steep mountainside amid conifer trees. A road branches off the main Warner Valley road onto the hillside. Small spurs end at campsites with one spur of four sites and the end of the campground contains two loops with sites 7 through 14.

The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via a gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers. Numerous trailheads are located nearby.

A map showing a campground along a spur road with 18 sites.

Warner Valley Campground Map

Warner Valley Campground

Warner Valley Campground remains closed due to effects of the Dixie Fire. There is no date for re-opening at this time.

Closed due to Effects of the Dixie Fire

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.