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
Richard Y
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: BH65, Loop: 23-6
We have always enjoyed our stays at Buckhorn. This trip was different. The bathrooms were filthy and showers n toilets were clogged up. We even volunteered to help out. But the rangers said no. We applied to help. But turned away. Sad but true. Not sure if we will come back until plumbing is fixed. Its a nice place on the Loop and down at the lake.
Sabrina F
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: BH53, Loop: 23-6
Stephan, the ranger was very helpful. The campsites are always clean. The showers were great. Overall great visit. Will definitely come back. Camp host was great as well.
Kristen W
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: BH02, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful spot, only stayed a short time but it was great! There are bathrooms and water spouts on site, and it's just so peaceful out there!
Dave R
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: BH09, Loop: 1-22
Great place to camp. Water sports, relaxing, we had a great time. This was our 2nd trip this summer and have one more scheduled.
Vincent K
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: BH15, Loop: 1-22
Always a good and safe time!
Inam H
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6
Great views.
Andrew D
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: BH14, Loop: 1-22
First off this lake is not what it used to be , I've been coming to this lake for over 25 years , used to be quiet and they had a person at the booth that would take your money and give you a campsite , Now you have to go online and jump through hoops to make a reservation then pay online , covid is over take payments at the booth !!! OK now to my rant when i made reservations online which i hate i told them i want a quiet place for me to sleep , it was 8pm so they said they will give me campsite 18 and they said there was 200 feet in both directions from the nearest campsite ok fine paid for it online , go to the booth to check in and the guy which was a very nice person said campsite 18 was already booked and reserved ( nice going online booking guy) so after about an hour of the very nice person at the booth trying to figure out what's going on he had no choice but to find me another campsite which he did and only had one campsite as a choice so is said ok which was campsite 14 !! right in the middle of every load mouth camper , I am not blaming the nice guy at the booth it was not his fault , so i go to campsite 14 and tried to sleep HA not a chance too many people talking at 10 pm very loud talking ,so i got fed up and left , googled free campsites and found peace in haven at cowboy campground this place is so unreal quiet , black butte lake used to be like this place very quiet and they even had a free campground which i camped at many times but times have changed .
Adrian G
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Very nice clean campground. Beautiful view of the lake and many hiking trails. It was very windy the 2 days we were there so be aware of that possibility.
Leah W
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: BH39, Loop: 23-6
The campground is awesome and clean including bathrooms. We got winded out though and our tent ruined! Darn that nature LOL
Jesus P
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: BH60, Loop: 23-6
I like this place x my kids,because they enjoyed swimming in warm waters
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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