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.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates92 total sites
RV Sites
55 sites
Tent Sites
37 sites
About Buckhorn
Number of accommodations: 92
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
Kayaking
Water Activities
Summer
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Activities
Fall
Boating
Kayaking
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (300)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Jillian A
VerifiedDecember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: BH14, Loop: 1-22
I love Buckhorn! We live close by and have camped there a lot over the last 14 yrs. It’s clean, restrooms are clean, showers are hot. We used to love to boat and jet ski at Black Butte with our kids. We have a lot of great memories of our time spent at Buckhorn over the years.
Carol B
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: BH65, Loop: 23-6
Nice camp sites.
Eugene U
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: BH19, Loop: 1-22
While I was there camping I ask a Ranger where I could get my senior pass because ming was falling apart. They said I could get it right there now an they issued it to me. They where very nice an helpful. I have been going there for years an this is my experience there
Brian L
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: BH58, Loop: 23-6
Camp host was great, helped us through the process when we didn't have a reservation after our 200 mile drive! Camp site was great and enjoyed our mountain bike rides on the trail system!
Darrin O
VerifiedDecember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: BH62, Loop: 23-6
A very nice campground
Level site with a fire ring and a grill. Clean bathrooms and reasonably quiet. Nice dump station with drinking water nearby. Stayed in site 62
Really long pull thru
Thomas B
VerifiedNovember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: BH04, Loop: 1-22
Nice C.O.E. Campground on Black Butte Lake. Some pads a fairly small and not very level. We ended up switching sites to BH04 to accommodate or 30 foot trailer and truck. Camp host came by that evening and made the switch for us. Very helpful in getting us switched. One of the few COE campgrounds that Ive found open year round. Several hiking trails start out from the CG. We didnt us the dump facility but we did get fresh water. There is a tap near the dump station and also scattered throughout the CG. We camped at Buckhorn Campground / Black Butte Lake in a Travel Trailer.
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.
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.
Judith A
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: BH19, Loop: 1-22
Very quiet, peaceful and beautiful here.
Location Buckhorn
Address:
19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA, 95963-8901
United States
Elevation: 158 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Orland (about 20 min)
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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