Every public boat ramp and launch on Butte Lake in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Butte Lake covers about 208 acres.
2 public launches
🧼 Boats entering California are inspected at state border stations, and many lakes and reservoirs require an inspection before launch.
Links go to official California agency pages.
Counties: Lassen County
Chester, Lassen County
Managed by National Park Service · 530 595-6121
Directions: 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.
Chester, Lassen County
Managed by National Park Service · 530 595-6121
Directions: From Redding, drive 63 miles east on state highway 44 to Old Station. From intersection of state highway 89 and 44, continue east on state highway 44 for 11 miles. Watch for sign to Butte Lake Campground. Turn right and continue for 6 miles on a rough gravel road.