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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