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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: 91

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Sep 30

Sites & Availability

91 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 BH01, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH02, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH03, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH04, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH05, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH06, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH07, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH08, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH09, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH10, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH11, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH12, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH13, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH14, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH15, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH16, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH17, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH18, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH19, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH20, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH21, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH22, Loop: 1-22
No Hookups
$18.00
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BH23, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
BH24, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
BH25, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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BH26, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
BH27, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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BH28, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH29, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH30, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH31, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
BH32, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH33, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH34, Loop: 23-6
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH35, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH36, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH37, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH38, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH39, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH40, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH41, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH42, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH43, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH44, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH45, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH46, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH47, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH48, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH49, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH50, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH51, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH52, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH53, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH54, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH55, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH56, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH57, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH59, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH60, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH61, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH62, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
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🚐 BH63, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH64, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 BH65, Loop: 23-6
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
BH66, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH67, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH68, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH69, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH70, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH71, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH72, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH73, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH74, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH75, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH76, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH77, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH78, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
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BH79, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH80, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH81, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH82, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH83, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH84, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH85, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH86, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH87, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH88, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH89, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH90, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH91, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
BH92, Loop: 66-8
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night

Reviews (269)

What Guests Are Saying

Buckhorn Campground offers a beautiful setting with well-maintained grounds, clean bathrooms, and excellent access to nature and water activities, making it a great choice for a peaceful getaway. Many campers appreciated the cleanliness of their sites, the friendly park hosts, and the enjoyable atmosphere for family activities. However, some guests noted ongoing issues with restroom maintenance, noise from a generator, and the need for better site descriptions and accessibility improvements. Overall, visitors expressed a desire to return despite minor inconveniences.

Review Summary

3.8
269 reviews
5
39.8%
107
4
27.1%
73
3
16.0%
43
2
9.3%
25
1
7.8%
21

Martha K

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: BH08, Loop: 1-22

4

Even though the generator behind the restroom was constantly going , the noise level was very doable and became part of the background sounds. Nice to have a shower and flush toilets! Lake is very full so some of our Hobie Fleet weed whacked to create a clearer beaching area. All was well.

Tanner P

Verified

June 2, 2024 Stayed at: BH06, Loop: 1-22

4

We just spent one night in sight 6 with our 24’ camper and we had a good experience. Didn’t really have neighbors too close and had a great view of the lake. It only took a couple minutes to get down to the water, however, there aren’t a lot of places to sit and relax for the day (i.e. not many beach spots) close by. The site itself was mostly level side to side but our back stabilizers were nearly fully extended (with blocks) and the front ones we barely had to put out. The water spigot is close-by but in an awkward spot where other folks were skirting the boundary of our campsite to get to. It’s close to the bathrooms/showers which we didn’t use much, they were mostly clean but were inundated with insects. Note: there were LOTS of bugs everywhere when in late May and early June.

Ryan C

Verified

May 31, 2024 Stayed at: BH38, Loop: 23-6

5

Water level was very high so we launched out paddle boards from the campsite and it was quiet with few guests mid week! Great first visit!

Katie H

Verified

May 19, 2024 Stayed at: BH18, Loop: 1-22

5

We come here every month. This time we brought our bikes and road 39 miles around the campgrounds and roads.

Shane C

Verified

May 13, 2024 Stayed at: BH54, Loop: 23-6

5

The Lake was full, the hills were green, the fish were bitin' and the water was warm. The trails are perfect... the restroom clean - what more can I say? I love this place in the springtime!

Ginger F

Verified

May 6, 2024 Stayed at: BH57, Loop: 23-6

5

Loved it!!! A perfect spot for a trailer, tent a no go, fishing was amazing!!!

Jana L

Verified

May 3, 2024 Stayed at: BH51, Loop: 23-6

5

Campground clean. Todd informative n very helpful. I've been coming here since 2008....every yr! In my travels, which is extensive....this is my dogs n mine favorite place to be. My ashes will join my dogs ashes here ...that's how much I love this place!!! Thank you.

Shawn K

Verified

April 28, 2024 Stayed at: BH42, Loop: 23-6

5

Had a great time. All three rangers we had contact with were really nice. The gal even came back the next day with a trail map that she took the time to print. Sites are clean. Mosquitoes had their way with us, but we are in their world. Second time to camp here. Will be back again….

charles b

Verified

April 27, 2024 Stayed at: BH30, Loop: 23-6

3

nice campground toilet needs to be fixed in mens john/ still plugged up since last year

Rhonda M

Verified

April 27, 2024 Stayed at: BH31, Loop: 23-6

5

Great camping spots, well maintained.

Location Buckhorn

Address:
19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA, 95963-8901
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.8121 / -122.367

Elevation: 158 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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.)

General

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.

General

There are no electric/water/sewer hookups. A dump station and water filling station is available.

General

No fireworks allowed

General

No off-road vehicles

General

Entrance gates close at 10 pm from April 1 through Sept. 30th. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.

General

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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