Orland Buttes

Campground · California · 35 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

35
Bookable sites
115 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
1
Accessible site
529 ft
Elevation
Orland Buttes Recreation Area
Photo: Black Butte Lake · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • 35 bookable sites
  • 36 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 115 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: OBUT

Site types

  • 33 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management
  • 1 Standard Electric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

36 campsites at Orland Buttes

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
OB01OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
OB02OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved50 ft8 🐾
OB03OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved73 ft8 🐾
OB04OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved55 ft8 🐾
OB05OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved55 ft8 🐾
OB06OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved90 ft8 🐾
OB07OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved115 ft8 🐾
OB08OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved53 ft8 🐾
OB09OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved53 ft8 🐾
OB10OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved30 ft8 🐾
OB11OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
OB12OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
OB13OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
OB14OBUTStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8♿ 🐾
OB15OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
OB16OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
OB17OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
OB18OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
OB19OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved50 ft8 🐾
OB20OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved20 ft8 🐾
OB21OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved41 ft8 🐾
OB22OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
OB23OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft8 🐾
OB24OBUTManagementBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
OB25OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft8 🐾
OB26OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved48 ft8 🐾
OB27OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved60 ft8 🐾
OB28OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved74 ft8 🐾
OB29OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
OB30OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved29 ft8 🐾
OB31OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
OB32OBUTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved57 ft8 🐾
OB33OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
OB34OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved84 ft8 🐾
OB35OBUTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
OBGUAOBUTGroup Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft50 🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 5, take the Black Butte Lake exit at Orland, CA. Travel west on County Road 200/Newville Road for 6 miles. Turn left on County Road 206 and drive 4 miles to the campground.

39.77220, -122.35285 · 39°46'19.9"N 122°21'10.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F576267738189949390806557
Low °F384043475360636158514337
Precip in4.54.12.81.41.10.40.00.10.20.92.03.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

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Map of Orland Buttes
Photo: Black Butte Lake · Recreation.gov
ORLAND BUTTES
Photo: Black Butte Lake · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Orland Buttes

Can you reserve a site at Orland Buttes?
Yes, Orland Buttes is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Orland Buttes have?
36 sites in total, of which 35 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Orland Buttes?
115 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Orland Buttes?
Yes, pets are allowed at Orland Buttes.
Are campfires allowed at Orland Buttes?
Campfires are allowed at Orland Buttes. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.

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