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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Butte Meadows Campground

Butte Meadows campground is a developed campground along Butte Creek with 13 designated sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, metal fire ring, and a parking space for at least one vehicle. Some sites can accommodate two vehicles. The campground is located in the community of Butte Meadows. Visitors to this campground can enjoy fishing or relaxing near Butte Creek, exploring local roads and trails, hunting, and many other activities.

A fee of $12/night is required at this site, fee must be paid upon arrival at the campground and before each night of camping.

General Information

Late April/Early May - October

  • Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
  • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
  • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
  • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
  • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night

Dogs must remain on leash at all times.

Lobby area of Almanor Ranger District. Man sitting behind desk. Wood floors and ceiling. Books, maps, and other items for sale on shelves. Images and taxidermy of different wildlife on display.

Address: 900 E. Hwy 36 Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2141
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.079274

Longitude: -121.558146

Elevation

4300'

Parking

parking is limited to 2 vehicles per campsite. Overflow parking is very limited.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 28, 2026