Openings · last 7 days
32
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234156
When Butte Lake reopens
Butte Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
68
Openings · last 90 days
89
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 34 of 89 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (38.2%), with Wednesday (23) and Thursday (12) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 02:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 31 of 89 detected openings (34.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–37 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| B52 | 10 | 11.2% |
| B41 | 7 | 7.9% |
| B01 | 6 | 6.7% |
| B45 | 6 | 6.7% |
| B21 | 5 | 5.6% |
Site B52 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026 · of 79 monitored sites
Of the 2,015 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026): 723 open for online reservation · 252 reserved · 1,000 closed · 40 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 79 monitored sites, 77 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
64.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 723 of 2,015 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026Not open online64.1%
Open site-nights723 / 2,015
Reserved (of online inventory)252 / 975
Weekday openings454
Weekend openings269
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 454 fall on weekdays and 269 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 399 of 988 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 78 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| B06 | 24 |
| B16 | 23 |
| B07 | 22 |
| B11 | 22 |
| B12 | 22 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
723 open site-nights across 39 sites at Butte Lake, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 89 2-night, 79 3-night, 32 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site B09.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 76 sites take 25 ft, 76 sites take 35 ft, 75 sites take 40 ft.
All 39 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | 45 ft | None | 24 | 23 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +12 more |
| B16 | 24 ft | None | 23 | 22 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more |
| B07 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| B11 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| B12 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| B39 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| B10 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B14 | 20 ft | None | 21 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B18 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B34 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B35 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B37 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B49 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 15 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B51 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B54 | 45 ft | None | 21 | 15 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| B01 | 45 ft | None | 20 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| B08 | 45 ft | None | 20 | 16 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +8 more |
| B15 | 45 ft | None | 20 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 +8 more |
| B17 | 45 ft | None | 20 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 +8 more |
| B44 | 45 ft | None | 20 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +8 more |
| B26 | 45 ft | None | 19 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| B45 | 45 ft | None | 19 | 13 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| B50 | 45 ft | None | 19 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| B04 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +6 more |
| B09 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +6 more |
| B13 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +6 more |
| B46 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3 +6 more |
| B47 | 45 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +5 more |
| B52 | 45 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +5 more |
| B48 | 45 ft | None | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more |
| B02 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 12 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +3 more |
| B05 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +3 more |
| B41 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +3 more |
| B43 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +3 more |
| B21 | 35 ft | None | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +2 more |
| B53 | 45 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +1 more |
| B55 | 45 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| B03 | 45 ft | None | 11 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| B38 | 45 ft | None | 10 | 3 nights | Sep 18, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12 |
About Butte Lake
Overview
Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fairly remote and within walking distance of Butte Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several hiking and backpacking trails are located nearby. The facility is 45 minutes from the main park road.
Recreation
Outdoor enthusiasts stay at Butte Lake Campground for its many recreation opportunities. The lake is popular for trout fishing, as well as non-motorized boating. Within the facility, hikers and backpackers will find the trailhead for the Cinder Cone Trail, one of the most popular trails in the park that ascends a nearby volcanic dome. The Painted Dunes, Snag Lake and Bathtub Lake areas are also nearby.
Facilities
This facility is more remote than other campgrounds within the park. Campers must travel on a six-mile gravel road to access the facility. For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic .
A non-motorized boat launch is convenient for kayaks and canoes. Flush toilets and running water are turned on during summer; vault toilets are available outside of the peak season.
Natural Features
The campground has a pleasant atmosphere dominated by Ponderosa pines. It sits on soft volcanic soils, and several ponds dot the landscape. Butte Lake has a large black lava flow running into it, creating rocky shores and interesting views for visitors in kayaks and canoes to explore.
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.
Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore Subway Cave, an underground lava tube, in the adjacent Lassen National Forest from late April through November. Free tours are offered every weekend during summer. Subway Cave, Lassen National Forest
79 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups78 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Redding, California drive 63 miles east on State Highway 44 to Old Station. From the intersection of 44 and State Highway 89, continue east on 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for six miles on a rough gravel road.
Lassen Volcanic Np Po Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063530 595-6121
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming SiteVisitor Center
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234156 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234156 · Butte Lake · Mineral CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Butte Lake?
Reservations for Butte Lake are made through Recreation.gov. 723 of 2,015 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 89 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Butte Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site-date openings at Butte Lake in the last 7 days, 68 over 30 days and 89 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Butte Lake?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 34 of 89 (38.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Butte Lake?
79 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site B09. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Butte Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
76 of the 78 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Butte Lake?
October 2026, with 399 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 988.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Butte Lake?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-37 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Butte Lake?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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