Orland Buttes
Black Butte Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ORLAND, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$130 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (59 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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, cha
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Orland Buttes Recreation Area at Black Butte Lake is a scenic destination popular for water sports, fishing, and hiking with trails exploring the lake's many inlets and fingers. Google reviewers praise it as a hidden gem with beautiful views and good walking areas nearby.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, Mule Deer, American Robin, and Domestic Mallard have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Orland Buttes: Book early—this is a federal campground that fills up quickly Electric hookups available only on select sites; most sites have no water or sewer hookups Lake is known for warm-water fishing with good catch potential
Skip Orland Buttes if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites. You're visiting outside May-October season. Shower facilities are critical—Google reviews report broken shower facilities that have been out of service. Temporary closure planned for May 19, 2025 due to staffing—check Recreation.gov for 2025 updates.
Best time to visit Orland Buttes: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Buckhorn (ORLAND, CA), Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir (Elk Creek, CA), Masterson Group Campground (Stonyford, CA), Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground (RED BLUFFF, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Orland Buttes
Cell signal at Orland Buttes (ORLAND, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground that fills up quickly
Electric hookups available only on select sites; most sites have no water or sewer hookups
Lake is known for warm-water fishing with good catch potential
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Black Butte Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Black Butte Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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