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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PRATEEK C

Verified

September 11, 2023 Stayed at: BH57, Loop: 23-6

Very peaceful campsite.

Helpful

kurt k

Verified

September 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.

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[email protected] M

Verified

September 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.

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Anne S

Verified

October 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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Katie H

Verified

October 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.

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Jay K

Verified

October 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.

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Thomas H

Verified

November 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.

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elizabeth mary c

Verified

November 3, 2023 Stayed at: BH31, Loop: 23-6

Quiet and peaceful

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Dorinda B

Verified

November 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.

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Susan I

Verified

November 7, 2023 Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22

Quiet, not crowded

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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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