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
Leanne N
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: BH21, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful little campground with many trees and walking trails. Older restrooms with showers, but clean, the showers do take quarters. Excellent campgrounds hosts!
Michael W
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: BH29, Loop: 23-6
The only thing I wish was a little better (no complaints here though) is that the area to place a tent at BH29 is sloped on the hillside. Maybe flatten the area out a little bit more. My stay was great and the weather was beautiful
MariAnne M
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: BH10, Loop: 1-22
Always love stopping here, great campground.
Heidi K
VerifiedMay 13, 2025 • Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6
Spot 30, pull though. I still gave a good because the spot was nice, the picnic camp area was good and it being pull through was also nice. We ended up not staying because the pull through spot was right on the road and if you didn’t get real close to the fence and match the door up with the entrance down to the picnic table, putting our slide out would go over the line and it is right on the road with vehicles going by. I just think on this one a little more info and pictures on what kind of spot it is would be helpful.
Steve S
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: BH49, Loop: 23-6
Restroom was handicaped rated but a hand dug ditch prevented access to the restroom by walker or wheelchair. Bathroom ran out of TP. Ranger never checked us in to give us vehicle passes, so we ended up getting a warning violation for parking in the launch ramp area, where we launched boats (this happened last year too, except the Ranger finally gave us vehicle passes and apologized for being late).
Jon H
VerifiedApril 30, 2025 • Stayed at: BH41, Loop: 23-6
Well maintained, quiet. Lake level was high. Easy to schedule reservation.
Mark R
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
An always welcome respite from the madness of the world.
Perfect place to lay up for a couple of days.
David K
VerifiedApril 21, 2025 • Stayed at: BH29, Loop: 23-6
I've used Recreation.gov many times with no problems. However, the two sites I booked at Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake on April 11 -13 were not as advertised and required last minute scrambling to find new sites. The sites were on steep cliffs, with room for one car at each site and one tent (sloped site). The site was advertised as holding 8 people and up to 4 cars. Our group purchased two other sites, sites 20 and 21, which were great. But is there a way to get refunded for 28 and 29? We simply couldn't use those sites for our group.
William C
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: BH13, Loop: 1-22
Need to get rid of the generator & get quiet electricity. Staff are great. Park hosts & rangers were very nice.
yuhan t
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: BH09, Loop: 1-22
very beautiful view!
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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