Buckhorn Campground
Black Butte Lake, California
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As of October 2026, Buckhorn Campground is a campground in California with 93 campsites. Buckhorn Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Buckhorn Campground is located at 39.8121° N, 122.3668° W.
- people allowed on 92 of 93 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 80
Buckhorn Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
64 sites open on Oct 1 at Buckhorn Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 11:24 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Campsites held at once: 2 campsite(s) held
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
- Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Buckhorn Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Buckhorn Campground
- Standard 92
- Group 1
- Hookups 27
What an RV fits
- 20–24 ft2 sites
- 30–34 ft1 site
- 35–39 ft6 sites
- 40–44 ft2 sites
- 45–49 ft7 sites
- 50–54 ft2 sites
- 55–59 ft1 site
- 60–64 ft3 sites
- 65–69 ft2 sites
- 80–84 ft1 site
- 90–94 ft1 site
- 100–104 ft4 sites
- 135–139 ft1 site
- 150–154 ft1 site
Amenities
- showers
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, horse riding.
All sites at Buckhorn Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH01 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH02 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH03 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH04 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH05 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH06 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH07 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH08 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH09 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH10 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH11 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH12 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH13 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH14 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH15 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH16 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH17 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH18 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH19 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH20 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH21 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH22 | 1-22 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH23 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH24 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH25 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH26 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH27 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH28 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH29 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH30 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft | - |
| BH31 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 66 ft | - |
| BH32 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH33 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH34 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| BH35 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH36 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | - |
| BH37 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | - |
| BH38 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - |
| BH39 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH40 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH41 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft | - |
| BH42 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH43 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH44 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft | - |
| BH45 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | - |
| BH46 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft | - |
| BH47 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 39 ft | - |
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH48 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft | - |
| BH49 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft | - |
| BH50 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 57 ft | - |
| BH51 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 47 ft | - |
| BH52 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | - |
| BH53 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 37 ft | - |
| BH54 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | - |
| BH55 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | - |
| BH56 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 66 ft | - |
| BH57 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | - |
| BH58 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft | - |
| BH59 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | - |
| BH60 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - |
| BH61 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft | - |
| BH62 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 150 ft | - |
| BH63 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 135 ft | - |
| BH64 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 80 ft | - |
| BH65 | 23-6 | Standard | 8 | 90 ft | - |
| BH66 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH67 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH68 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH69 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH70 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH71 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH72 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH73 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH74 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH75 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH76 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH77 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH78 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH79 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH80 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH81 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH82 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH83 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH84 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH85 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH86 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH87 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH88 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH89 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH90 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH91 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BH92 | 66-8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric |
| BHGUA | BUCK | Group | 80 | 60 ft | - |
About Buckhorn Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Find excitement with wake boarding and sailing or explore the shoreline's 13 miles of fitness trails for hiking, running and biking.
Black Butte is renowned for its warm-water fishing, including catches such as crappie, channel catfish, and large and smallmouth bass.
Facilities
Buckhorn has 93 campsites, including a group campground and five walk-in sites. Conveniences include showers, a modern boat ramp complex, two playgrounds, an exercise area, and shoreline access. No sites have electric or water hookups. The area is open year-round.
Natural Features
Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of the Black Butte Dam on Stony Creek.
The lake's surface area measures 4,460 acres when water levels are high. Black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland hug the lake's 40 miles of shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
A 18 hole disc golf course can be accessed across from the Orland Buttes Campground. Horeseback riders can make use of the horse trails at Grizzly Flat and Burris Creek. Drive east to visit the Mendocino National Forest.
Rules and notices at Buckhorn Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Buckhorn Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
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.
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.)
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.
There are no electric/water/sewer hookups. A dump station and water filling station is available.
No fireworks allowed
No off-road vehicles
Entrance gates close at 10 pm from April 1 through Sept. 30th. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
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.
Buckhorn Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Buckhorn Campground?
Buckhorn Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 93 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Buckhorn Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Buckhorn Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Buckhorn Campground have?
Buckhorn Campground has 93 campsites.
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