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Orland Buttes Campground

Black Butte Lake, California

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As of October 2026, Orland Buttes Campground is a campground in California with 34 campsites. Orland Buttes Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Orland Buttes Campground is located at 39.7722° N, 122.3528° W.

people allowed on 33 of 34 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Orland Buttes Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Orland Buttes Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Orland Buttes Campground

OB01OB02OB03OB04OB05OB06OB07OB08OB09OB10OB11OB12OB13OB15OB16OB17OB18OB19OB20OB21OB22OB23OB25OB26OB27OB28OB29OB30OB31OB32OB33OB34OB35

Standard 33
Group 1

What an RV fits

20–24 ft2 sites
25–29 ft1 site
30–34 ft1 site
35–39 ft2 sites
40–44 ft4 sites
45–49 ft4 sites
50–54 ft5 sites
55–59 ft3 sites
60–64 ft1 site
70–74 ft2 sites
80–84 ft1 site
90–94 ft1 site
115–119 ft1 site

Amenities

showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Valley.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Orland Buttes Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OBUT loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
OB01	Standard	8	20 ft
OB02	Standard	8	50 ft
OB03	Standard	8	73 ft
OB04	Standard	8	55 ft
OB05	Standard	8	55 ft
OB06	Standard	8	90 ft
OB07	Standard	8	115 ft
OB08	Standard	8	53 ft
OB09	Standard	8	53 ft
OB10	Standard	8	-
OB11	Standard	8	50 ft
OB12	Standard	8	42 ft
OB13	Standard	8	36 ft
OB15	Standard	8	40 ft
OB16	Standard	8	-
OB17	Standard	8	-
OB18	Standard	8	36 ft

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
OB19	Standard	8	50 ft
OB20	Standard	8	-
OB21	Standard	8	41 ft
OB22	Standard	8	-
OB23	Standard	8	45 ft
OB25	Standard	8	45 ft
OB26	Standard	8	48 ft
OB27	Standard	8	60 ft
OB28	Standard	8	74 ft
OB29	Standard	8	30 ft
OB30	Standard	8	29 ft
OB31	Standard	8	20 ft
OB32	Standard	8	57 ft
OB33	Standard	8	40 ft
OB34	Standard	8	84 ft
OB35	Standard	8	47 ft
OBGUA	Group	50	-

About Orland Buttes Campground

Overview

Orland Buttes Recreation Area is at Black Butte Lake, situated at the northern end of the Sacramento valley, 100 miles north of Sacramento, CA and 30 miles 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.

Recreation

Find excitement with wake boarding and sailing or explore the Paul Thomas trail for hiking. Black Butte is renowed fro its warm-water fishing, including catches such as crappie, channel catfinsh, and large and small mouth bass. Disc golf is also a popular activity here.

Facilities

The family-friendly campground offers 35 campsites and a group campground that fits 50. Conveniences include showers, a boat ramp complex, and a 18-hole disc golf course. No electric hookups or water hookups are available. The area is open seasonaly from 1 April through the second Monday in September.

Natural Features

Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of Black Butte Lake Dam on Stony Creek. The lake's surface area measures 4460 acres when water levels are high. Black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland hug the lake's 40 miles of shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

Horeseback riders can make use of the horse trails at Grizzly Flat and Burris Creek. Buckhorn Recreation Area has 13 miles of fitness trails for hiking, running, and biking.

Rules and notices at Orland Buttes Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Orland Buttes 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 20 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.)

There are no electric/water/sewer hookups. A dump station and water filling station is available.

Please adhere to all road signs. All vehicles must face with the flow of traffic in case of an emergency.

Direct access to the lake is limited due to steep terrain.

No fireworks allowed

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.

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Orland Buttes Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Orland Buttes Campground?

Orland Buttes Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 34 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Orland Buttes Campground?

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How many campsites does Orland Buttes Campground have?

Orland Buttes Campground has 34 campsites.

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