Black Butte Lake

Overview

Black Butte Lake is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Orland, California. Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, 30 minutes south of Red Bluff. This quiet park, surrounded by beautiful, dark volcanic buttes, is well known for fishing, sailing, water skiing and camping. Contact reserveusa.com for camping reservation information.

Things to Do at Black Butte Lake

Camping Opportunities

Black Butte Lake offers 2 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

Buckhorn

Price:
$18 - $200 per night
Rating:
3.8 stars (263 reviews)

Orland Buttes

Price:
$20 - $130 per night
Rating:
3.5 stars (57 reviews)

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Black Butte Lake include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Black Butte Lake is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

Black Butte Lake is located approximately 100 miles north of Sacramento and approximately 60 miles south of Redding, off Interstate 5. Take the Orland/Highway 32 exit and go west 8 miles via Road 200/Newville Road and follow the signs.

GPS Coordinates: 39.81833000000000, -122.33667000000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (530) 865-4781

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