Buckhorn
Open year-round. Due to sanitation infrastructure issues, flushing toilets and showers are not available; portable restrooms and handwashing stations are in place. Potable water and dump stations remain operational. A generator is running 24 hours a day to power the water system due to a PG&E power line issue; campsites 1-10 may experience noise impacts. Entrance gates close at 10 PM from April 1 through September 30.
From Recreation.gov
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.
From Recreation.gov
Buckhorn Campground – Limited Restroom 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. We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact the Project Office at (530) 865-4781.
About
Buckhorn Recreation Area is located at Black Butte Lake in California's northern Sacramento Valley, about 100 miles north of Sacramento and 30 minutes south of Red Bluff. The lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of Black Butte Dam on Stony Creek and offers 4,460 acres of water surface when levels are high. The surrounding landscape features black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland along 40 miles of shoreline. The campground has 93 sites including standard nonelectric campsites, five walk-in tent sites, and a group camping area. Sites vary in size with driveways ranging from 24 to 65 feet, accommodating everything from tents to large RVs. Amenities include potable water, dump station, a modern boat ramp complex, two playgrounds, and an exercise area. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Recreation opportunities abound with wakeboarding, sailing, and fishing for crappie, channel catfish, and largemouth/smallmouth bass. The area offers 13 miles of shoreline trails for hiking, running, and biking. An 18-hole disc golf course is accessible across from nearby Orland Buttes Campground, and horseback riders can use trails at Grizzly Flat and Burris Creek. The Mendocino National Forest lies to the east.
Directions
From Interstate 5, take the Black Butte Lake exit at Orland, CA. Travel west on County Road 200/Newville Road for 12 miles. Turn left on Buckhorn Road and enter the Buckhorn Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 150ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 150ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 865-4781 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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