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Buckhorn
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ORLAND · California · Black Butte Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Butte Lake |
| Location | ORLAND · California · Black Butte Lake · 39.81210, -122.36684 · Map |
| Sites | 93 public sites counted from the federal listing — 87 standard nonelectric; 5 walk to; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 93 sites Water hookups at 0 of 93 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 93 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 93 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 150 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 84 sites · 30 ft: 82 sites · 35 ft: 48 sites · 40 ft: 42 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 93 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 530-865-4781 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-09.
From the official listing
Overview Buckhorn Recreation Area is at Black Butte Lake, situated at the northern end of the Sacramento valley, 100 miles north of Sacramento, CA and 30 minutes south of Red Bluff, CA. The lake is a popular meeting place for water sports and outdoor enthusiasts, so bring family and friends for an incredibly scenic getaway. Recreation Find excitement with wake boarding and sailing or explore the shoreline's 13 miles of fitness trails for hiking, running and biking. Black Butte is renowned for its warm-water fishing, including catches such as crappie, channel catfish, and large and smallmouth bass. Facilities Buckhorn has 93 campsites, including a group campground and five walk-in sites. Conveniences include showers, a modern boat ramp complex, two playgrounds, an exercise area, and shoreline access. No sites have electric or water hookups. The area is open year-round. Natural Features Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of the Black Butte Dam on Stony Creek.
The lake's surface area measures 4,460 acres when water levels are high. Black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland hug the lake's 40 miles of shoreline.
Nearby Attractions A 18 hole disc golf course can be accessed across from the Orland Buttes Campground. Horeseback riders can make use of the horse trails at Grizzly Flat and Burris Creek. Drive east to visit the Mendocino National Forest.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate 5, take the Black Butte Lake exit at Orland, CA. Travel west on County Road 200/Newville Road for 12 miles. Turn left on Buckhorn Road and enter the Buckhorn Recreation area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · ORLAND CaliforniaBORBureau of ReclamationPines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir
17 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceSycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground
25 mi straight-line · RED BLUFFF CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceCamp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)
25 mi straight-line · Red Bluff CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceGeneral Campgrounds & Trailheads
26 mi straight-line · California
Trip Card — Buckhorn
ORLAND · California · Black Butte Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ORLAND · California · Black Butte Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 150 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 93 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233439 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.