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.
About Buckhorn
Number of accommodations: 92
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (274)
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with great amenities such as clean sites, well-maintained grounds, and excellent opportunities for birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. However, many visitors have expressed concerns about the declining condition of the facilities, particularly the bathrooms, with some experiencing issues like locked restrooms and noise from a constant generator. Despite these drawbacks, many guests appreciate the campground's charm and are eager to return, highlighting the scenic views and enjoyable outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with great amenities such as clean sites, well-maintained grounds, and excellent opportunities for birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. However, many visitors have expressed concerns about the declining condition of the facilities, particularly the bathrooms, with some experiencing issues like locked restrooms and noise from a constant generator. Despite these drawbacks, many guests appreciate the campground's charm and are eager to return, highlighting the scenic views and enjoyable outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Anna G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: BH38, Loop: 23-6
one of my favorite places to be!!
MariAnne M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22
Loved our stay here, right on the water and for some reason the campground was nearly empty!
Dedy J
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: BH09, Loop: 1-22
One of the quietest campgrounds with amazing sunrises we’ve ever been. Great place for stargazing. Close to lake and it makes it convenient for water activities. Only downside was the bugs, it was still a nice stay however.
Nancy S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: BH04, Loop: 1-22
I was unhappy that I had to reserve on line only because I had to drive back to town to reserve not even knowing it was available. Thankfully it hadn’t been reserved. I’m a senior and not very savvy with the internet. Also we like to just pick up and travel and don’t usually make reservations ahead of time. Depending on the weather is when we like to travel. Making a reservation ahead of time we are stuck in the rain or bad weather. We’re seniors and retired and can go at any time.
Stephen D
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: BH60, Loop: 23-6
Many of the sites are not really level; plan accordingly. It's nice to have running water, flush toilets, and showers, though you might have a bit of a walk to get to them. The tap water has a faint odor of sulphur but this is not harmful. Considering the low elevation, the lake was relatively full compared to many in California, and the night skies were very clear and dark.
Christina B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: BH44, Loop: 23-6
Was beautiful.
Camille M
September 23, 2022
Nice campsite, great for kids. Would be nice to have all of the bathrooms open and operational.
Jonathan W
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: BH01, Loop: 1-22
Could have just been unlucky when I visited but it was very hot and loud. Might be better another time of year. But it was close to I-5 and easy to find.
Bryan L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: BH57, Loop: 23-6
Well, part of the problem was it was a 100+ degree day. After the sun went down there were tons of bugs fliying around. The site listed flushing toilets and a shower - we never found the shower and the toilets closest to us were vault toilets. We stayed at site 57 - we later found that near site 46 was a flushing toilet, but it was apparently not cleaned very much as there were tons of spiders and mosquitoes in there (shouldn't the spiders be eating the mosquitoes?), plus a huge beetle in the men's urinal. Bug-loving nephew would've loved it. Couldn't find a decent map of the campground that showed where the showers were and which toilets were flushing (best map I found was https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Portals/12/documents/Ops%20Updates/Black%20Butte%20Lake%20Campground%20Maps%202020.pdf?ver=p1ZJRuSyzUqoIpLZEswFtw%3D%3D). And to top it off there was a large party nearby playing some music and talking loud way past 10pm - fortunately, their playlist was not bad and pretty varied (some country, "Dance Monkey", "Head Over Heels", etc.), but that plus the heat made it hard to get to sleep.
David L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: BH01, Loop: 1-22
This is a major boating reservoir, and I am not a boater. Car access to the shoreline means no vegetation of any kind along the shore. Bathrooms were a total mess, with all flush toilets that I saw (and I looked at too many) clogged and filthy.
Location Buckhorn
Address:
19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA, 95963-8901
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8121 / -122.367
Elevation: 158 feet
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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