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Buckhorn

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.

About Buckhorn

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.

Number of accommodations: 92

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Kayaking

Swimming

Water Activities

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Sep 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

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92 Sites Available

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

Review Summary

3.8
274 reviews
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39.8%
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Maria J

Verified

August 7, 2022 Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22

3

Great place for a weekend getaway! Site’s are clean, water was awesome. The playground is awesome, to keep our 3 yr. Grand daughter entertained, with her siblings. The only issue is there were a lot of black widows spiders in the bathrooms. As we love to camp during the summer, this is one place we will definitely be coming back to year after year!!

Valerie A

Verified

August 6, 2022 Stayed at: BH54, Loop: 23-6

3

It was really hot when we were there, but luckily there was a breeze. The campsite was quiet and the facilities were clean. I chose the wrong site, across from the pit toilet - the smell was pretty strong. Next time I would be more careful about that.

Melissa S

Verified

August 2, 2022 Stayed at: BH10, Loop: 1-22

1

I was never given my refund of $30 for my cancellation of three days in a camp spot that we didn't even use. I paid $60 for 3 days and we decided to change campsites, so I paid for 1 day plus the $10 fee requested and expected to be given the other $30 refunded and it was never given, nor was my emails ever responded to. So they made out an extra $60 plus the other $60 for the spot we did use.
Make sure you get the site you want before you pay anything. Not a happy camper!

brandon p

Verified

August 2, 2022 Stayed at: BH17, Loop: 1-22

1

literally the worst campground ive ever been to. some d-bags camped their rv in front of the bathrooms and took over, some guy walked in on my wife while she was in there, more flies, ants, spiders and cockroaches than i have ever seen in my life at the campgrounds. they mostly come out at night...mostly. birds will steal your food if you turn around. windy and almost no shade and constant heavy military equipment coming and going during our entire stay. this place should be condemned.

veronica r

Verified

July 31, 2022 Stayed at: BH31, Loop: 23-6

5

Great place to camp. First time and absolutely loved it. We’ll definitely be back. Make sure to not leave ANY FOOD out because it will welcome the deer to visit your site lol.

Bill D

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: BH10, Loop: 1-22

3

I have camped here multiple times over the years. The weekend of 7-15-22 was projected to be 108 degrees. With two kids and dogs I decided I should stay home as it would have been a very hot trip. This place is great when it’s 100 degrees and below. Kids have things to do and the asphalt makes it easy to ride bikes. We had to cancel this trip unfortunately. Thanks

Daniel S

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: BH44, Loop: 23-6

5

Our Family Camping trip to Black Butte Lake was awesome. Jim the camp host was great. The Team of Rangers that were there were also great and we will be going back. Everyone was friendly and inviting, camps were clean and water was warm in the Lake.

Jacquelinne O

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6

2

We stayed on #30,#31 from Friday to Monday. Up the hill there was a Van parked at night, that first night Ranger told us to watch out not to make that much noise because the lady was going to complain and she knew the rules. We can not have this type of camping experience if they allowed people like her to complain for no reason. Since Day one she was racial profiling us and we didn't complain like not a big deal to us trying to argue back , but I guess this type of behavior is okay, but making noise is not okay.. Sunday night a group of teens were partying all night long till 5 am without Ranger intervención. Music was so loud and that was alright for us because they were enjoying there time, therefore we got told to stay quiet because of her. We never had this type of issues. If campers want a quiet night I believe they shouldn't be there at all or at least tell campers that moderate noise its okay in case they want to Complain.

Thomas K

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: BH65, Loop: 23-6

3

Nice oak woodlands setting next to lake. Would be peaceful but there are always camper's whose music, etc. can be heard well beyond their campsites. Also, Angler's Cove is right across from Buckhorn and you can be guaranteed loud car stereos and lots of people noise from over there. Too bad. The deer, the raptors, the woodpeckers, and the lovely oak trees make for an otherwise sublime camping experience, albeit hot in the summer time.

Jacky V

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22

1

This place has a serious cockroach issue. You won’t catch them during the day but as soon as it gets dark you’ll see them running everywhere. We ended up sleeping in the car to avoid contaminating our home.

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

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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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