Butte Meadows Campground

Area Status: Closed

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Winterizing and will close for the season 10/30/24.
Reservations: This campground is non-reservable. Campsites are available on a first come first served basis. Saving campsites is prohibited.
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer: Some sites can accommodate small to medium sized RVs.
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Fee charged for some activities: A fee is required for camping in this campground.
  • Parking: parking is limited to 2 vehicles per campsite. Overflow parking is very limited.
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
Fees: $12 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. See information board to find out which passes are accepted at this location.
Open Season: Late April/Early May - October
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Busiest Season: Summer
Restrictions:
  • 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
Closest Towns: Located in the town of Butte Meadows, approximately 1/2 mile northeast of the USFS Work Center on Humboldt Road.  35 miles northeast of Chico; turn off Highway 32 to Butte Meadows.
Water: Drinking water available
Restroom: Vault toilets
Operated By: Forest Service

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Activities

Campground Camping

Status: Open

Recreation Areas

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.078517

  Longitude : 
-121.558811

  Elevation : 
4300'