Kayaking Butte Lake
  

Whether you like a quiet paddle in a canoe, kayak or on a paddle board, you can experience the exhilaration of paddling with abandon and sense of solitude at Butte Lake due to the restriction of motorized boats and limited number of park visitors.

Eye-popping sunrise views of the gorgeous surrounding terrain provide a first-rate paddling experience for all skill levels of paddlers. A special feature of the lake is the campsites situated beneath dense pine groves in an unspoiled area. Occasional deer and bear have been seen wandering in the campground, so use caution when hiking and storing your food.

If you want a peaceful place to view blue skies and evergreen trees, Butte Lake is one of California’s top spots.It is the perfect destination if you enjoy paddling and camping at remote locations. If Butte Lake were in a more easily accessible location, it would be one of the premier paddling destinations in Northern California.

Unfortunately, the forest surrounding Butte Lake was badly burned during the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Map of Butte Lake

  
 
 
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