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
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Water Activities
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
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Summer
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Fall
Boating
Kayaking
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Peter L
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: BH31, Loop: 23-6
Wonderful campground with great views - Entrance staff friendly and welcoming. Restrooms and showers have been great in the past but in early November 2023, although clean and stocked, they seem to be suffering from a shortage of maintenance and repair attention- We hope this can be addressed soon, as the longer maintenance and repairs are put off the harder it is to catch up again. One Men's bathroom was closed completely, & the shower in the women's side was unusable due to a missing set screw on the single lever shower control. In another loop the bathrooms were both open but very ready for interior repainting. It did appear that there was a serious effort to maintain the grounds, keep weeds cut and dead trees cut to firewood size and stacked, and overall it was once again a great stay.
Susan I
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Quiet, not crowded
Dorinda B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: BH18, Loop: 1-22
This campground has enforced one way traffic in the campground this year. This accounts for 8 sites out of 22 in one campground that require you park with your door facing the road This requires you exit your RV into the street. Of course this does not allow the use of your awning. This is not conducive and could be very dangerous with children exiting the RV. We have been camping at Buckhorn Campground for approximately 25 years. Have never seen this rule enforced nor have we seen accidents prior to this policy enforcement.Change routing on the center road (sites13-16). Please consider a change to allow people to park RVs for appropriate use.
elizabeth mary c
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: BH31, Loop: 23-6
Quiet and peaceful
Thomas H
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6
The original site (65) I planned on using ended up being on a one way road and I planned to back in but could not. Therefore, pay attention to the road directions when planning your trip. Also If you have not been there make sure to use the topo layer on the map. There are some high hills. I was able to change my site by calling but that would not have been possible if it were a busy time of the year. Great place to camp lake was low because it was October.
Jay K
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: BH03, Loop: 1-22
We stay at Buckhorn for overnight when on road trips between Oregon and California. Usually there mid week and camp ground is fairly empty and quiet. We only stay at one of the 22 paved sites so can't comment on others. This stay there was little moon and clear sky and lots of stars and a bit of the Milky Way was visible. Spectacular.
Katie H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: BH41, Loop: 23-6
This is a great fall, winter and spring lake. The weather is great and not too hot then. Campground is usually not full. We kayak and fish or bring our patio boat. We camp in our camper looking out at our boats nearby. We come 1-2 times a month.
Anne S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: BH36, Loop: 23-6
late in the season is a really nice time to visit Buckhorn Campground. Not many people, so good sites are available and plenty of space between campers. The lake is great for fishing,
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VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6
We had a nice getaway to Buckhorn Campground. It was off season so it was nice and quiet. Stargazing at night was awesome. We saw a StarLink go across the night sky which was great to see. We will definitely go back again.
kurt k
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: BH10, Loop: 1-22
Came to the front park ranger said I was all set gave me a sticker so I could park by are you down below after I put my boat in. Sites are all clean was even some wood there. Lake was a nice temp. With plenty of water still. Nice cool night. Rangers watching the water and they're on Shore keeping an eye on things.
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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Last updated: September 10, 2026