Warning
GeneralBuckhorn Campground – Limited Restroom FacilitiesDue to ongoing sanitation infrastructure issues, flushing toilets and showers will not be available. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be in place to support public health and safety. These facilities will be located near existing restroom areas.Potable water and dump stations will remain available for visitor use.We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience.For more information, please contact the Project Office at (530) 865-4781.
Warning
GeneralDue to a PG&E power line issue, a generator is operating 24 hours a day to maintain power to the campground water system. Campsites 1–10 may be most impacted by generator noise.We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.For questions, please contact the office at (530) 865-4781.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates92 total sites
RV Sites
55 sites
Tent Sites
37 sites
About Buckhorn
Number of accommodations: 92
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
Kayaking
Water Activities
Summer
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Fall
Boating
Kayaking
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (300)
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers beautiful views and spacious sites, making it a great location for rustic camping. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the porta-potties and the peaceful environment, especially during off-peak times. However, the lack of functional restrooms, noise from nearby generators, and occasional pest issues detracted from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews about maintenance and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers beautiful views and spacious sites, making it a great location for rustic camping. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the porta-potties and the peaceful environment, especially during off-peak times. However, the lack of functional restrooms, noise from nearby generators, and occasional pest issues detracted from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews about maintenance and amenities.
Review Summary
Kenneth A
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: BH57, Loop: 23-6
Was a very nice campground
Mark T
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: BH12, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful campground with trails and plenty of places to ride bikes. Difficulty leveling the RVs due to the hilly terrain. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
David P
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 • Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful campground. The generator for water was near the restrooms but we were in site 11 and couldn’t hear it. Very peaceful.
Julia R
VerifiedMarch 25, 2024 • Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22
Toilet and shower facilities closed. No reason given. Neg impact of stay.
Erik J
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: BH14, Loop: 1-22
This is a nice campground but it’s not great to be charged full price when there’s no running water or bathrooms available. Plus listening to the on-site generator running all night - doing what?
Jeanie L
VerifiedMarch 23, 2024 • Stayed at: BH19, Loop: 1-22
Buckhorn is a beautiful place. Lots and lots of hiking, water activities and just general peace and tranquility.
Carl S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: BH15, Loop: 1-22
Nice winter campground; quiet, peaceful, dark night sky and pretty lake.
The only negative was more Recreation.gov not noting that the bathrooms were closed and there was no water. This should have been noted.
Hollis D
VerifiedMarch 10, 2024 • Stayed at: BH07, Loop: 1-22
Our recent three-day camping trip at Buckhorn Campground near Black Butte Lake was great fun. The campground's cleanliness and serene atmosphere provided an ideal setting for a relaxing getaway. We particularly enjoyed the tranquility of the surroundings, as the campground was relatively quiet during our stay.
We selected site number 7 for our 32' RV, appreciating its decent views and ability to accommodate our RV. However, one aspect caught us by surprise: the orientation of the RV sites in relation to the road access. Sites 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, including ours, have their door facing the roadside due to the campground's directional access policy. This meant that instead of stepping out onto our campsite, we had to exit onto the road, which was an inconvenience and somewhat of a safety concern.
It would have been helpful if this information were communicated on the booking site, allowing campers to make more informed decisions regarding site selection. Knowing in advance that certain sites would position the passenger-side door toward the road would have influenced our choice, as we prefer to exit directly into the campsite area and use the awning and lights.
Despite this small inconvenience, our overall experience at Buckhorn Campground was positive. We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and the cleanliness of the facilities enhanced our stay. We hope the campground management considers updating their information to include details about site orientation, ensuring a more seamless experience for future campers.
We look forward to returning to Buckhorn Campground in the near future and selecting a site where we can access the campsite from the RV door.
Jaimee T
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: BH13, Loop: 1-22
We absolutely LOVE buckhorn we have been going here for YEARS since 2013. Unfortunately the new ranger rick is a total jerk and some of the camp-sights in loop 1-22 they make you park where you cant face your trailer door towards your camp-sight. This is VERY dangerous and they could be SUED, because forcing the back side of a travel trailer into the camp sight where your having to run your generator in your camp sight is a HUGE fire/ safety risk rather than running it on a paved road out of the camp sight. Also with your trailer door facing the road, your lights and awing are forced to face the road you have no clear path to your camp sight and could easily fall and get hurt at night. Forcing children to exit a camp trailer onto the road rather than the camp sight is also a liability on the parks behalf. So be aware that in some sights you wont be able to park your travel trailer facing your sight, the ranger will absolutely come around and yell at you about this. And NOTE due to campers LEGAL RIGHTS to have a safe place to camp, if you are forced to park your trailer with your door to the road and not your camp sight, and your trailer awing, or a child is hurt or you fall in your camp sight because you have no light from your trailer being its faced the wrong way or you are forced to run your generator in your camp sight you have EVERY right to legally sue for unsafe camping conditions. I love this place but am VERY picky as to what sight i camp in, because you camp in the wrong sight like 14/15 you will get yelled at and you will be forced to park your travel trailer in a unsafe manner.
Scott M
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: BH05, Loop: 1-22
Great campground with nice hiking trails.
But generators ruin it.
Every morning and every evening are ruined by the roaring sound of generators.
Location Buckhorn
Address:
19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA, 95963-8901
United States
Elevation: 158 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Orland (about 20 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Limited Sanitation Facilities Due to ongoing sanitation infrastructure issues, flushing toilets and showers will not be available. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be in place to support public health and safety. These facilities will be located near existing restroom areas. Potable water and dump stations will remain available for visitor use.
- Vehicle Pass Info: Each campsite allows up to 4 vehicles* (up to 40 vehicles for group use area). Please print your reservation or write your reservation # and the reserved camper’s last name, and place it on the dashboard of each vehicle while in the recreation area. (*Please note: 4 vehicles may not fit within each campsite’s parking area.)
- Please adhere to all road signs. Traffic for sites 1 through 22 is one way in, one way out. All vehicles must face with the flow of traffic in case of an emergency.
- There are no electric/water/sewer hookups. A dump station and water filling station is available.
- No fireworks allowed
- No off-road vehicles
- Entrance gates close at 10 pm from April 1 through Sept. 30th.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralBuckhorn Campground – Limited Restroom FacilitiesDue to ongoing sanitation infrastructure issues, flushing toilets and showers will not be available. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be in place to support public health and safety. These facilities will be located near existing restroom areas.Potable water and dump stations will remain available for visitor use.We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience.For more information, please contact the Project Office at (530) 865-4781.
Warning
GeneralDue to a PG&E power line issue, a generator is operating 24 hours a day to maintain power to the campground water system. Campsites 1–10 may be most impacted by generator noise.We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.For questions, please contact the office at (530) 865-4781.
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