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Buckhorn

US Army Corps of Engineers · California

Buckhorn in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$18–$20/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
530-865-4781
Coordinates
39.81210, -122.36684

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-04-01, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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