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Orland Buttes

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Orland Buttes Recreation Area Closure Orland Buttes Recreation Area will temporarily close for the 2025 recreation season on May 19, 2025, due to limited staffing availability.We understand that the impacts of temporarily closing this facility will be felt by the public and apologize for any inconveniences.For more information, please call the Project Office at (530) 865-4781.

Orland Buttes is located near Black Butte Lake, offering a landscape characterized by rolling hills and open spaces. Temperatures in the area typically range from 40°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Black Butte Lake for water activities and the Mendocino National Forest for hiking and exploration.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Black Butte Lake

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.

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.

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Location

Orland Buttes is located in California

Directions

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.

Address

19225 NEWVILLE ROAD
Orland, CA 95963-8901

Coordinates

39.7721972 N
122.3528472 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

46 min from Chico
1 hr 5 min from Redding
1 hr 22 min from Yuba City
2 hrs 41 min from Santa Rosa

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2024

2nd review, by me!

Heh, well, there's only one other review for this place, and it's from me from 2 years ago. So I won't repeat it all, because basically everything is the same except:

The showers were fine this time, not gross
There was no host on site
The water fill station at the dump station was functional and we filled our tanks no problem

We arrived mid week with no reservations and the place was practically empty. It filled up on the weekend with loud partiers but overall it was a quiet and pleasant experience.

Great place to camp! Read my last review for more details!

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Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed May. 2, 2022

Nice Basic Campground

This is a nice, basic COE campground with hiking trails, lake access, and a boat ramp. Volunteer host on site.

No hookups at sites, but there are random water spigots throughout the campground, as well as a dump station and water flush on the way out. There was a water spigot with no handle at the dump station as well, and we used pliers to open the water and fill our tanks.

Each camp site at this campground has a completely unique configuration, in terms of flatness, layout, privacy, closeness to neighbor, etc. For this reason we'd recommend waiting until you arrive to pick your site, rather than reserve in advance, if possible, because a few of the sites would not have worked for us. All reservations must be made online at Reservations.gov. There is no reservation fee, and the site comes to $20/night. There is cell reception at the campground.

Day use fee is $5 and is payable at a kiosk at the campground.

There are flush toilets and free showers, but the showers were among the grossest we've seen and we did not use them.

There are several trash dumpsters and one recycling bin for CRV glass, aluminum, and plastic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Orland Buttes?

Camping at Orland Buttes can cost between $20.00 and $130.00 depending on the site.

What is the max vehicle length at Orland Buttes?

Orland Buttes allows vehicles up to 115 feet.

Are fires allowed at Orland Buttes?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Orland Buttes, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Orland Buttes have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Orland Buttes does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Orland Buttes?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Orland Buttes?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Orland Buttes. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Orland Buttes, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Orland Buttes?

There are 36 campsites at Orland Buttes and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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