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: 91
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (269)
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers a beautiful setting with well-maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and excellent access to nature and water activities, making it a great choice for a peaceful getaway. Many campers appreciated the cleanliness of their sites, the friendly park hosts, and the enjoyable atmosphere for family activities. However, some guests noted ongoing issues with restroom maintenance, noise from a generator, and the need for better site descriptions and accessibility improvements. Overall, visitors expressed a desire to return despite minor inconveniences.
What Guests Are Saying
Buckhorn Campground offers a beautiful setting with well-maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and excellent access to nature and water activities, making it a great choice for a peaceful getaway. Many campers appreciated the cleanliness of their sites, the friendly park hosts, and the enjoyable atmosphere for family activities. However, some guests noted ongoing issues with restroom maintenance, noise from a generator, and the need for better site descriptions and accessibility improvements. Overall, visitors expressed a desire to return despite minor inconveniences.
Review Summary
Jeanie L
VerifiedMarch 16, 2022 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
The location is beautiful, each campsite has a view, lots of hiking trails and everything is near the lake.
In addition, there is a winery nearby and the town of Orland has a great place to eat at the Farwood.
Koorosh G
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: BH01, Loop: 1-22
Loved this site. Very well maintained.
Brian M
VerifiedMarch 12, 2022 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
We hiked across the dam and to the top of Black Butte while we were there. The views were outstanding.
Christina S
VerifiedMarch 10, 2022 • Stayed at: BH07, Loop: 1-22
Overall, it was a pleasant stay. The campground was pretty quiet most of the time and things were generally picked up and looked after well, with one exception; the bathrooms. They were pretty gross and over the course of my four-night stay it was evident that they weren't cleaned even once. That's not right. Come prepared for that! Otherwise, I really love this area and will stay again next time I'm around.
Ben S
VerifiedMarch 1, 2022 • Stayed at: BH03, Loop: 1-22
really enjoyed our stay.
Beth B
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2022 • Stayed at: BH22, Loop: 1-22
Perfect in early spring. No bugs, lots of bird activities to watch, perfect trails to hike on. Did not go out on the lake as to windy to kayak. Besides the wildflowers were out, and gorgeous views on the gentle hills above the reservoir.
Kenneth M
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: BH18, Loop: 1-22
Love Black Butte. Burris Creek, Grizzly Flat and Buckhorn area have great hiking and biking trails. Buckhorn camp is a little cramped on top but fishermen's cove area has lots of sites..but not open in winter. Hate new winter reservation system. So be sure to check reservation.gov before u come. Over all great place.
Stacey F
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2022 • Stayed at: BH17, Loop: 1-22
Very nice place to stay when breaking up a long drive on I-5 through California. It is off the beaten path, and is very quiet in the winter months.
Joe G
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2022 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Great winter camping spot for self-contained or mostly self-contained camper. Sunrises and sunsets can be beautiful. Take a good flashlight. The two designated (paved) walkways to/from the restroom are poorly located, and each originates/ends within a campsite. Paths are worn through the grass where intuitively folks think access should be. Secondly, multiple lights were burned-out in the women's restroom. Until they are replaced, you'll want to have a flashlight with you after dark.
Sherry L
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Winter is a beautiful time to camp at Buckhorn. It is not crowded. The hiking trails are not difficult. I hiked every day. The hike from the dam, up onto the butte, and back to camp took me about two and a half hours. Simply stunning! My husband caught a catfish which we enjoyed for dinner. Other campers were friendly. I can't wait to go back!
Location Buckhorn
Address:
19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA, 95963-8901
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8121 / -122.367
Elevation: 158 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| 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. |
| General |
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.) |
| General |
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. |
| General |
There are no electric/water/sewer hookups. A dump station and water filling station is available. |
| General |
No fireworks allowed |
| General |
No off-road vehicles |
| General |
Entrance gates close at 10 pm from April 1 through Sept. 30th. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. |
| General |
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.
