Orland Buttes Recreation Area
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ORLAND BUTTES
Orland Buttes Recreation Area
Map of Orland Buttes

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

34 total sites

About Orland Buttes

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

34 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 OB01, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB02, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB03, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB04, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB05, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB06, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB07, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB08, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB09, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ OB10, Loop: OBUT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 OB11, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB12, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB13, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB15, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ OB16, Loop: OBUT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ OB17, Loop: OBUT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 OB18, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB19, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ OB20, Loop: OBUT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 OB21, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ OB22, Loop: OBUT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 OB23, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB25, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB26, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB27, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB28, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB29, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB30, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB31, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB32, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 OB33, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB34, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OB35, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 OBGUA, Loop: OBUT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

Reviews (128)

What Guests Are Saying

Orland Buttes offers a beautiful campground with stunning lake views, diverse campsite options, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The friendly staff maintain a peaceful atmosphere, though the facilities, particularly the bathrooms, need improvement. Despite some challenges with campsite space and cleanliness, many visitors enjoy the serene environment and outdoor activities available in the area.

Review Summary

3.5
128 reviews
5
32.0%
41
4
25.0%
32
3
19.5%
25
2
11.7%
15
1
11.7%
15

John L

Verified

July 6, 2024 • Stayed at: OB11, Loop: OBUT

1

Our reserved site was taken by a loud group with shady neighbors. There was noise/music until at least 1 am. Bathrooms looked neglected. Thankfully we only needed it for one night. Will not be returning.

Ran s

Verified

June 2, 2024 • Stayed at: OB12, Loop: OBUT

4

The camp is nice, but the sites are close.
pavement at site 12 and 8 are not leveled - so that was a bit of a problem to the trailer
quite hours were not enforced
the lake is nice -but there is no easy beach access -only boat access
trails around are few and not well maintained

Ran s

Verified

June 2, 2024 • Stayed at: OB12, Loop: OBUT

4

The camp is nice, but the sites are close.
pavement at site 12 and 8 are not leveled - so that was a bit of a problem to the trailer
quite hours were not enforced
the lake is nice -but there is no easy beach access -only boat access
trails around are few and not well maintained

Jan Paul W

Verified

May 21, 2024 • Stayed at: OB16, Loop: OBUT

2

The provided Toilets have been quite dirty an very unsanitary. The Booking process took longer than necessarry. The view of the Lake was beautiful though.

20$ was reasonable.

Jan Paul W

Verified

May 21, 2024 • Stayed at: OB16, Loop: OBUT

2

The provided Toilets have been quite dirty an very unsanitary. The Booking process took longer than necessarry. The view of the Lake was beautiful though.

20$ was reasonable.

David T

Verified

May 1, 2024 • Stayed at: OB30, Loop: OBUT

4

This visit was our second time in this campground. Like the first time, we had a great time. My wife enjoyed paddling on the lake. Our site - #30 - was reasonably level. There was no shade, but we have solar panels so that worked for us. I gave it four stars instead of five because they hadn't mowed the tall grass along the trails (18-24 inches tall). So we really couldn't enjoy the hiking. My concern was that our dog and I would pick up ticks. We realize that it's early in the camping season, so I'm sure this issue will get resolved before peak season. We plan to return next year. It's a great early-season campsite.

David T

Verified

May 1, 2024 • Stayed at: OB30, Loop: OBUT

4

This visit was our second time in this campground. Like the first time, we had a great time. My wife enjoyed paddling on the lake. Our site - #30 - was reasonably level. There was no shade, but we have solar panels so that worked for us. I gave it four stars instead of five because they hadn't mowed the tall grass along the trails (18-24 inches tall). So we really couldn't enjoy the hiking. My concern was that our dog and I would pick up ticks. We realize that it's early in the camping season, so I'm sure this issue will get resolved before peak season. We plan to return next year. It's a great early-season campsite.

Ethan W

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: OB33, Loop: OBUT

1

It seemed like the campsites hadn't had any spring work done weeds were super tall and covering the campsite, the water faucet was barely visible from the path and you had to walk through knee high weeds to get to it. This isn't what im use to with this site and it was very discouraging probably won't be back for a while.

Ethan W

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: OB33, Loop: OBUT

1

It seemed like the campsites hadn't had any spring work done weeds were super tall and covering the campsite, the water faucet was barely visible from the path and you had to walk through knee high weeds to get to it. This isn't what im use to with this site and it was very discouraging probably won't be back for a while.

Thomas S

Verified

April 17, 2024 • Stayed at: OB31, Loop: OBUT

3

While the environment at Orland Buttes at Black Butte Lake is beautiful, the restroom situation was atrocious. The men's room on our side was never open and the women's room was almost always closed. The other restroom, which one had to drive to if in a -- ahem -- hurry was closed much of the time, too.

The one nearest us has been on the blink for several years.

Can't we get these things fixed?

Location & Directions for Orland Buttes

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

Elevation: 159 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 5, take the Black Butte Lake exit at Orland, CA. Travel west on County Road 200/Newville Road for 6 mi. Turn left on County Road 206 and drive 4 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Orland, CA - 9.8 mi

About 15 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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