Black Butte Lake (Buttes)

The Black Butte Lake (Buttes) boat ramp in Orland, California provides access to the scenic Black Butte Lake. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility offers a modern boat ramp complex for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

The lake is situated in the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by the dark volcanic Buttes. This quiet park is popular for water sports like wakeboarding and sailing, as well as exploring the shoreline. Paddlers can enjoy the calm, scenic lake conditions. The boat ramp is part of the Orland Buttes Recreation Area, which has 93 campsites available for those looking to spend more time on the water.

To reach the boat ramp, take Interstate 5 to the Black Butte Lake exit in Orland, then follow County Road 200/Newville Road west for 6 miles and turn left onto County Road 206. The boat ramp is located 4 miles down this road. Call the recreation area at (530) 865-4781 for more information or to check on current conditions.

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...

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.Facilities
The family-friendly campground offers 35 campsites and a group campground that fits 50. Conveniences include showers, a boat ramp complex, and a 18-hole disc golf course. No electric hookups or water hookups are available. The area is open seasonaly from 1 April through the second Monday in September.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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