Warning

General

Buckhorn 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

General

Due 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.

Buckhorn Recreation Area
Sunset over the Coast Range as viewed from Buckhorn Recration Area
Day use area picnic site with table and barbecue pedestal.
Campsite within Buckhorn Campground showing picnic table, firepit, and the view of the lake.
Campsite within Buckhorn Campground showing picnic table, firepit, and lake in background.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Buckhorn

Buckhorn Recreation Area is at Black Butte Lake, situated at the northern end of the Sacramento valley, 100 mi 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.

Available sites

92 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

92 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 BH01, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 BH02, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH03, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH04, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH05, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH06, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH07, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH08, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH09, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH10, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH11, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH12, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH13, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH14, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH15, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH16, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH17, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH18, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH19, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH20, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH21, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH22, Loop: 1-22 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ BH23, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ BH24, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ BH25, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ BH26, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ BH27, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ BH28, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ BH29, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 BH30, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH31, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ BH32, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ BH33, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ BH34, Loop: 23-6 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 BH35, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH36, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH37, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH38, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH39, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH40, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH41, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH42, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH43, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH44, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH45, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH46, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH47, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH48, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH49, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH50, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH51, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH52, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH53, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH54, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH55, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH56, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH57, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH58, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH59, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH60, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 BH61, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH62, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH63, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH64, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 BH65, Loop: 23-6 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ BH66, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH67, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH68, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH69, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH70, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH71, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH72, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH73, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH74, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH75, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH76, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH77, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH78, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH79, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH80, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH81, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH82, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH83, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH84, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH85, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH86, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH87, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH88, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH89, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH90, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH91, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ BH92, Loop: 66-8 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

304 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

3.8

Overall rating

Based on 304 reviews

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5 stars 37.8% (115)
4 stars 28.6% (87)
3 stars 16.1% (49)
2 stars 9.2% (28)
1 star 8.2% (25)

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Ken T

Verified

November 3, 2022 Stayed at: BH50, Loop: 23-6

Some of the roads are on the narrow side with lots of up and down, but no problem for 30' trailer and 20' tow vehicle. A bit crowded on the weekend, but very nice during the week. Nice sunsets with the change of weather. We plan to return.

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Daniel A

Verified

November 6, 2022 Stayed at: BH18, Loop: 1-22

We really enjoyed our stay at Buckhorn. This was our first time here and was very satisfied. We have a 27 ft toy hauler trailer. Our site (#18) was more than big enough for the truck and trailer with the ramp down. We didn't have a lakeside site but we could see the lake and sunrise off the back. Sites are well spaced. We never visited the site restrooms since we had our own. There is a dump station that I didn't use but from a far it looked like a really tight turn getting into it which may be a problem for bigger rigs. There is an ohv area nearby and lake access/ boat ramp at the campground. Our visit was in October. This is a spring/fall campground because in the summer it is HOT! The pull thru sites are tandem style sites. The road is 2 lanes wide with no vehicles at the sites. That makes the sites well spaced. There is a volleyball pit and horseshoe pits located in the center of the campground. We will camp here again.

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Craig S

Verified

November 13, 2022 Stayed at: BH38, Loop: 23-6

Clean campgrounds, restrooms with sinks real toilets and shower. Playgrounds for the little ones. Hiking trails for the average person without too much effort. And tons of water activities. Great place to visit and get away.

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Joseph A

Verified

November 17, 2022 Stayed at: BH16, Loop: 1-22

Beautiful site, lots of room, clean

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kirk s

Verified

November 23, 2022 Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22

Well maintained and good cell service

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Guy F

Verified

November 24, 2022 Stayed at: BH40, Loop: 23-6

Very nice place, level camp spots, clean bathrooms. The sites are well marked, but very hard to locate in the dark (that's my only complaint).

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Lora D

Verified

November 27, 2022 Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22

Nice place, thanks.

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O J

Verified

November 27, 2022 Stayed at: BH34, Loop: 23-6

There is a wind chill at night and being right next to the water also makes it a tad bit chillier so keep that in mind.

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Carol B

Verified

December 5, 2022 Stayed at: BH65, Loop: 23-6

Bathrooms need a lot of attention. They need to be cleaned more frequently and kept in useable order.

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Glenn M

Verified

December 8, 2022 Stayed at: BH15, Loop: 1-22

Fall/Winter is a perfect time of the year to camp at this beautiful lake. The trails are excellent and the entire area is well maintained.

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Location & Directions for Buckhorn

19225 Newville Road, Orland, CA 95963-8901 United States

Elevation: 158 ft

Nearest town

Orland, CA - 14 mi

About 20 min to downtown

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

General

Buckhorn 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

General

Due 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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