Buckhorn Recreation Area
Corning, California
About
Buckhorn Recreation Area is located at Black Butte Lake, situated at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, 100 miles north of Sacramento and 30 minutes south of Red Bluff, California. The lake, formed in 1963 with the completion of the Black Butte Dam, spans 4,460 acres and features 40 miles of scenic shoreline lined with black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland. The recreation area offers 93 campsites including a group campground and five walk-in sites, making it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Visitors can enjoy wake boarding, sailing, fishing for warm-water species like crappie and bass, and exploring 13 miles of fitness trails for hiking, running, and biking. The area is open year-round and provides convenient access to boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, and other recreational activities.
Amenities
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Available Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group Sites
- Walk-In Sites
Local Attractions
- Black Butte Lake
- Disc golf course at Orland Buttes Campground
- Horse trails at Grizzly Flat
- Horse trails at Burris Creek
- Mendocino National Forest
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does Buckhorn Recreation Area offer?
Buckhorn Recreation Area offers Tent Sites, Group Sites, Walk-In Sites.
What is there to do near Buckhorn Recreation Area?
Nearby attractions include Black Butte Lake, Disc golf course at Orland Buttes Campground, Horse trails at Grizzly Flat, Horse trails at Burris Creek, Mendocino National Forest.
How is Buckhorn Recreation Area rated?
Buckhorn Recreation Area has a 4.3/5 rating based on 189 Google reviews.
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