Orland Buttes Recreation Area Campground

Orland Buttes Campground is on the shores of Black Buttes Lake in the scenic foothills of north-central California. Black Butte is best known for its warm-water fishery and its appeal for both powerboats and sailboats.  In spring, wildflowers like Fiddlenecks, California poppies and Baby Blue Eyes flourish. Visiting during this time makes for particuarly beautiful hikes through the natural trails.Natural Features: The lake is surrounded by beautiful, dark volcanic buttes on the northern end of the Sacramento Valley. Blue oak woodlands and towering black basalt buttes offer a picturesque setting along 40 miles of shoreline. Recreation: This peaceful park is well-known for fishing, sailing and water skiing. Fishing includes crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, spotted bass and Florida bluegill.  Disc golf is also a popular activity here. Facilities: The family-friendly campground offers 35 campsites and a group campground that fits 50. A boat ramp and a18-hole disc golf course are included.  No electric hookups are available. Nearby Attractions: Horeseback riders can make use of the horse trails at Grizzly Flat and Burris Creek.  A short drive east, will take visitors to the Mendocino National Forest, where Ponderosa pines sweetly scent the air. Activities and AmenitiesWithin Facility Boat Ramp Boating Disc Golf Drinking Water Dump Station Fishing Flush Toilets Group Camping Hiking Hunting Showers Swimming Wildlife Viewing Direct access to the lake here is limited due to steep terrain