Butte Creek campground
Butte Creek
What's on-site at Butte Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Butte Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Creek Usda Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Butte Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Butte Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cave | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hat Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Butte Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 77 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 344 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 42 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Butte Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Mountain #1 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Harkness Flat Near Chester 8nnw | 215.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Susanville 3.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Caribou
- Wilderness Thousand Lakes
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Wilderness Lassen Volcanic
- Chester Park
- Cedar Drive
Fishing spots
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
- Begins 2.5 Miles West Of Little Valley, California To Juncture With The Pit River.
- Lower Horse Creek Canyon
- Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
- Begins Immediately Southwest Of Fall River Mills, Ca To It Flows Into Shasta Lake And The Sacramento River.
- Lower Pit River Canyon
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Butte Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Butte Creek
Can I make reservations at Butte Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Butte Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Butte Creek.