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
Wil P
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: BH36, Loop: 23-6
We took a trip the weekend of Nov 12th. The view of the lake and Black Butte is amazing from most campsites. Try to get a site right on the shore for the best lake views, or high on the hill for great views of Lassen Peak and Mt. Shasta. The only negative about our trip was that the nearby bathroom was closed and had a porta-potty that was almost completely overflowing with waste, rendering it unusable; we had to drive or walk 10 minutes to use a decent restroom.
john k
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Buckhorn is a beautiful park. It is very well laid out and maintained. The came host met us on arrival, and came by several times during our three day stay. Dump station was clean and easy to access. Verizon cell and data very strong. Only negative is that many of the site will require more than average effort to get level. We did not use the restrooms.
Judith A
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: BH19, Loop: 1-22
Very quiet, peaceful and beautiful here.
nancy f
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: BH03, Loop: 1-22
It was very quiet and peaceful the Fall night we were there, between rains. Jim, the Host made sure we were settled in for the evening and was most helpful.
Shirley W
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: BH01, Loop: 1-22
Wonderful park!
Kim R
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: BH17, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful night to spend here in late October. Just my dog and I and the host! Sites are well spaced but no bushes so no privacy but the open oak land with the grass coming in was tranquil and as long as no partiers it could be ok. There is water in the reservoir now too. Maintained trails, nice boat area and playground. The bathroom could use some TLC.
Karen S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: BH48, Loop: 23-6
The Lake was empty but lots of wildlife to view. However the bathroom with the shower were extremely dirty. There was excrement on the floor of the men's restroom the entire time we were there.
Steve O
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: BH22, Loop: 1-22
We were here on a very dry October weekend, the lake was quite low but we were not here for water recreation, we were on a weekend bicycle tour. Our campsites were very roomy and fairly clean. Some previous campers had left a bit of micro garbage which we picked up and disposed of. The hot showers are great! We love camping at Buckhorn Campground and have been since Black Butte Lake was built in the 1960's!
Walter B
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Nice and quiet
Judy B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: BH36, Loop: 23-6
The lake was extremely low while we were there so there were fewer campers and more solitude. The wildlife was spectacular! The waterfowl were abundant, particularly white pelicans. We also so a red-tailed hawk just miss catching a jack rabbit. Coyotes howled at night and deer were like household pets throughout the campground. The five days we were there the weather was exceptional (October 6th through the 10th) with temperatures in the mid 70's during the day.
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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