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Buckhorn

Warning

General

Buckhorn 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

General

Due 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.

Buckhorn Recreation Area
Sunset over the Coast Range as viewed from Buckhorn Recration Area
Day use area picnic site with table and barbecue pedestal.
Campsite within Buckhorn Campground showing picnic table, firepit, and the view of the lake.
Campsite within Buckhorn Campground showing picnic table, firepit, and lake in background.

About Buckhorn

Buckhorn Recreation Area is at Black Butte Lake, situated at the northern end of the Sacramento valley, 100 miles north of Sacramento, CA and 30 minutes south of Red Bluff, CA. The lake is a popular meeting place for water sports and outdoor enthusiasts, so bring family and friends for an incredibly scenic getaway.

Number of accommodations: 92

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Kayaking

Swimming

Water Activities

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Sep 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

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92 Sites Available

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🚐 BH01, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH02, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH03, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH04, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH05, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH06, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH07, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH08, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH09, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH10, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH11, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH12, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH13, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH14, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH15, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH16, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH17, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH18, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH19, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH20, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH21, Loop: 1-22
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🚐 BH22, Loop: 1-22
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BH23, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH24, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH25, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH26, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH27, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH28, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH29, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 BH30, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH31, Loop: 23-6
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BH32, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH33, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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BH34, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 BH35, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH36, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH37, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH38, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH39, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH40, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH41, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH42, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH43, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH44, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH45, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH46, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH47, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH48, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH49, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH50, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH51, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH52, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH53, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH54, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH55, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH56, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH57, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH58, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH59, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH60, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH61, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH62, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH63, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH64, Loop: 23-6
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🚐 BH65, Loop: 23-6
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BH66, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH67, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH68, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH69, Loop: 66-8
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BH70, Loop: 66-8
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BH71, Loop: 66-8
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BH72, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH73, Loop: 66-8
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BH74, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH75, Loop: 66-8
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BH76, Loop: 66-8
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BH77, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH78, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH79, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH80, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH81, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH82, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH83, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH84, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH85, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH86, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH87, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH88, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH89, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH90, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH91, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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BH92, Loop: 66-8
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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.

Review Summary

3.8
274 reviews
5
39.8%
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4
27.0%
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3
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2
9.5%
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Jeff S

Verified

December 1, 2024 Stayed at: BH04, Loop: 1-22

5

Great place on the lake. Quiet and nice place to visit

Lee E

Verified

November 30, 2024 Stayed at: BH36, Loop: 23-6

1

The Army Corps of Engineers is a noteworthy organisation, but Buckhorn Lake park does not reflect this. The bathrooms are foul, the showers are more or less unusable, the water pressure is low, and many of the bathrooms have only emergency lighting. The tables are effaced and could use a good cleaning. The railings and steps are decayed. Yes, it is cheap, 20 dollars, and formerly 18 dollars a night, but one does not want to stay since it is so dismal.

Avery S

Verified

November 22, 2024 Stayed at: BH38, Loop: 23-6

5

It was a clean campsite, it had good bathrooms with showers. It was very gorgeous.

Sidney B

Verified

November 18, 2024 Stayed at: BH49, Loop: 23-6

3

The sites were awesome! However, the toilet facilities were not! The bathrooms ran out of toilet paper on the second day of our trip and we had to go into town to buy some for the next two days. One of the toilets in the main bathrooms was clogged in the men's bathroom and unusable. No one came around to check them or clean during the period we were there.

On the bright side we didn't allow that to affect our time there and had an amazing time! The sites were clean and the camp was awesome!! We will be back again!! One of our favorite places to visit!! Thank You!!

Xiaobing L

Verified

November 12, 2024 Stayed at: BH15, Loop: 1-22

5

The Buckhorn Recreation Area is a quiet and convenient place for an overnight stay, especially for those visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park. Although there is no electricity at the campsite, this doesn’t pose a significant issue for most visitors. The facilities include a clean restroom with water and lighting, as well as a shower room, which adds convenience to the stay.

It’s worth noting that only one area within the campground allows for car camping, so be mindful of this when making reservations. The lack of generator noise contributes to a peaceful atmosphere, making it easy to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Overall, Buckhorn Recreation Area is a great option for a tranquil overnight experience close to nature, with easy access to essential amenities.

Sharon S

Verified

November 12, 2024 Stayed at: BH03, Loop: 1-22

2

There was a large generator being used by the campground operators at Buckhorn. It was terribly noisy and forced us to move to escape the noise. Greatly impacted our experience in a negative way.

Christal C

Verified

November 10, 2024 Stayed at: BH06, Loop: 1-22

4

This time bathrooms were clean. Park ranger very nice

Dan F

Verified

November 10, 2024 Stayed at: BH13, Loop: 1-22

3

After parking in space 13 at Buckhorn as we had several times over the last 17 years, we were told that that we had to reposition in the opposite direction. This put our door on the street side instead of the 'picnic' side with a view of the dump site instead of the lake. VERY DISAPPOINTING! Or we could search for another site online. So we will not be using 13 again.

Cindy S

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: BH53, Loop: 23-6

5

Beautiful surprise of a campground. Almost empty of people. Good stargazing . Water level low in October. Clean bathrooms. Many of the sites are not level at all, but we moved to am empty level site after talking to the host.

William B

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: BH49, Loop: 23-6

2

It would have been really nice to know that the water and electric were shut off before we arrived. It was especially disappointing to find out it had been off for TWO MONTHS before our reservation.

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

General

Buckhorn 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

General

Due 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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