Buckhorn
Black Butte Lake
Buckhorn in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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.A 18 hole disc golf course can be accessed across from the Orland Buttes Campground. Horeseback riders c
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Nearest DC fast charging: 9.4 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Buckhorn FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Buckhorn?
Buckhorn in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Buckhorn when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Buckhorn often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Buckhorn and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Buckhorn a good campground?
Buckhorn holds an average rating of 3.8/5 from 293 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Buckhorn located?
Buckhorn is located in Black Butte Lake, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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