Buckhorn
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About Buckhorn
Buckhorn is a national park campground at Black Butte Lake in Tehama County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Buckhorn is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 150 ft. Campers rate it 3.9/5 across 233 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Black Butte Lake include Orland Buttes.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 61 · 2024: 58 · 2025: 110
Location
Address
Orland, California
Coordinates
39.8121, -122.3668
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 560 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Buckhorn FAQ
How far in advance should I book Buckhorn?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Buckhorn?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Buckhorn. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Buckhorn right now?
Buckhorn is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Buckhorn located?
Buckhorn is located in Black Butte Lake, near Orland, California.
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