US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Tehama County, California.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Black Butte Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 93 |
| Site types | 87 standard, no electric, 5 walk to, 1 group standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 27 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 150 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (530) 865-4781 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Buckhorn Campground is in Tehama County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.