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Plan Around Butte Lake
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Butte Lake Details
There are no motor boats allowed in Lassen's lakes, and Butte Lake is no exception. Kayaking and canoeing, however, is permitted and because Butte Lake is a little harder to get to, you can almost guarantee paddling in serenity and peace. Sunrise views of nearby Prospect Peak are worth an early wakeup: Butte Lake also has a campground situated at its shores, so no need to drive further. Access to Butte Lake is via an extremely bumpy access road: no trailers are allowed, so the size of your boat is limited to what you can fit on top of your car. Facilities around the lake include a boat launch, a self-pay station (for those looking to camp), a camp host, ranger station, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Boat rentals are not available at Butte Lake, but are available at the Manzanita Camper Store near the southwest entrance.
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Nearby Parks Around Butte Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Butte Lake
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Widow Lake Trail
A nine-mile out-and-back trail in Lassen's least-visited area.
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Snag Lake Loop Trail
A 14-mile loop that visits Rainbow Lake and Snag Lake.
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The Fantastic Lava Beds
Miles and miles of solidified black lava are truly fantastic!
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Prospect Peak
Hike Prospect Peak, one of the major peaks in Lassen.
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Cinder Cone Trail
See the Cinder Cone Volcano up close and personal!
