Buckhorn Recreation Area

Camping Reservations

Description

Buckhorn Recreation Area is located at Black Butte Lake in the scenic foothills of north-central California, approximately 100 miles north of Sacramento. Blue oak woodlands and towering basalt buttes offer a picturesque setting along 40 miles of shoreline. Black Butte is best known for its warm-water fishery and is a popular destination for both powerboats and sailboats. A total of 65 sites and one group camping facility is available. The day-use area is a popular spot for picnicking and swimming. For additional information visit: www.spk.usace.army.mil/blackbutte.html

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Camping Overnight
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Restroom
  • Sailing
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

There are no areas at Black Butte Lake for ATV, ATC, or ORV use.

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from October 1st-March 31st. This is Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake. Is this the campground you are requesting? There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Campground gates closed from 10 pm to 6 am - April 1 through September 30. Campground gates remain open October 1 through March 31. Pets must be on a leash. Campsites are limited to a maximum of eight people. Campground gates remain open during the non-reservable season. A dump station and potable water are available in the campground. Fireworks are not allowed at any time.

Getting There:

Buckhorn (CA)
19225 NEWVILLE ROAD
Orland CA 95963-8901

From Interstate 5, take the Black Butte Lake exit at Orland, CA. Go west on County Road 200 (Newville Road) for 14 miles and turn left into the campground.

 

 
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