California · Camping · Orland

Buckhorn

BuckhornPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
93
sites
Oct–May
best months
  • 93 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 524 ft
  • Near Orland

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.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Buckhorn

    Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 38°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      62° / 40°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 43°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 47°

      6 wet

    5. May

      81° / 53°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 60°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 63°

      0 wet

    8. Aug

      93° / 61°

      0 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 58°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 42°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 37°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orland, CA, 10 mi away at 254 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Buckhorn

93 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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