Black Butte Lake Campgrounds are on the shore of Black Butte Lake in Tehama and Glenn counties, 8 miles west of Orland. The lake and campgrounds are operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. Black Butte Lake covers a surface area of 4,460 acres, extends 7 miles, and has 40 miles of shoreline.
Black Butte Lake is popular for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. The recreation area around the lake features over 20 miles of mountain biking, hiking, and nature trails with many scenic vistas. Horseback riding is also a favorite activity. Black Butte Lake can be very hot in the summer. Most visitors prefer spring or fall.
The two Black Butte Lake Campgrounds - Buckhorn Campground and Orland Buttes Campground - are along the shore of the lake, Buckhorn on the west side, Orland Buttes on the east. Both campgrounds can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Buckhorn Campground has 93 campsites, including 5 walk-in sites and a Group Campsite.
Orland Buttes Campground has 35 campsites. There is also a Group Campsite. Boat launch ramps are available at either site.
| Black Butte Lake Campgrounds Basics | |
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| Black Butte Lake Campgrounds Location: | 19225 Newville Road, Orland |
| Elevation: | 500 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | Redding - 64 miles
Sacramento - 114 miles |
| Number of Sites: | Buckhorn - 93
Orland Buttes - 35 |
| Camping Season: | Buckhorn is open year-round.
Orland Buttes open April through early September |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Army Corps of Engineers at Black Butte Lake: | (530) 865-4781 |
| Reservations for Black Butte Lake Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations | Reservations for Buckhorn Campground and Orland Buttes Campground are available for camping dates from April through September. At other times of the year campsites at Buckhorn Campground are first-come, first-served.
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| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made up to 240 days in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designed but some facilities are wheelchair accessible. |
| Site Occupancy: | Maximum of 8 people per site. |
| Campground Maps: | Buckhorn Campground Map
Orland Buttes Campground Map |
| Rates: | Buckhorn standard sites- $18-$20 per night
Buckhorn walk-in sites - $18 per night Orland Buttes - $20 per night |
| Reservations: | Buckhorn Campground Reservations
Orland Buttes Campground Reservations |
| Check-in / Check-out: | 2:00 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Black Butte Lake Campgrounds Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire pit; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Boat ramp, drinking water, restrooms with flush toilets, fish cleaning station |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Black Butte Lake Campgrounds: |
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
Black Butte Lake Campground
Buckhorn Campground's group site can accommodate up to 80 people and 40 vehicles.
Fee: $200 per night
Orland Buttes Campground's group site can accommodate up to 50 people and 20 vehicles. The site includes a gazebo shading some of the picnic tables.
Fee: $130 per night
Black Butte Lake Campground
Campers at Black Butte Lake Campgrounds near Orland have a number of interesting attractions worth visiting.
Check U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Black Butte Lake for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
