Summary
The campground amenities include fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets, but there is no potable water available on-site. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis and has 13 campsites. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to 40-60 degrees at night. Visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, and kayaking in Butte Creek, or venture out to nearby attractions like the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
Butte Creek USDA Campground
Butte Lake Campground
Butte Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park
Cave
Hat Creek Campground
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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BLACKS MOUNTAIN #1
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NOHRSC HARKNESS FLAT NEAR CHESTER 8NNW
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214" |
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SUSANVILLE 3.2 SSW
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MISSION RIDGE SNOW PILLOW
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19" |
River Runs
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Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
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Begins 2.5 Miles West Of Little Valley, California To Juncture With The Pit River.
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Lower Horse Creek Canyon
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Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
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Begins Immediately Southwest Of Fall River Mills, Ca To It Flows Into Shasta Lake And The Sacramento River.
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Lower Pit River Canyon
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