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
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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
Mark R
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
An always welcome respite from the madness of the world.
Perfect place to lay up for a couple of days.
David K
VerifiedApril 21, 2025 • Stayed at: BH29, Loop: 23-6
I've used Recreation.gov many times with no problems. However, the two sites I booked at Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake on April 11 -13 were not as advertised and required last minute scrambling to find new sites. The sites were on steep cliffs, with room for one car at each site and one tent (sloped site). The site was advertised as holding 8 people and up to 4 cars. Our group purchased two other sites, sites 20 and 21, which were great. But is there a way to get refunded for 28 and 29? We simply couldn't use those sites for our group.
William C
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: BH13, Loop: 1-22
Need to get rid of the generator & get quiet electricity. Staff are great. Park hosts & rangers were very nice.
yuhan t
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: BH09, Loop: 1-22
very beautiful view!
John K
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22
Get rid of that dammed generator. How long will you let that thing go 24/7. Incompetent oafs. Army Core of Engineers.
Mona W
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2025 • Stayed at: BH18, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful campground, peaceful even with the generator running. Minus 1 star for the cold shower : (
Colin W
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2025 • Stayed at: BH11, Loop: 1-22
Nice open space saw some interesting looking trails on the way out should work for MTB or Gravel Bikes, arrive before dark if possible as no street lighting in the campsite.
Robert S
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: BH03, Loop: 1-22
Clean, quiet, always worth the visit in the "off season"
Generator noise is minimal.
Jim W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: BH10, Loop: 1-22
Very clean nice sized spot for trailer bath rooms were also very good. For us that don’t walk well anymore little to no access to lake for fishing. When checking in site wouldn’t allow me to enter my senior life time pass for discount
Dawn D
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: BH13, Loop: 1-22
Very nice place to camp!
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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