Black Butte Lake (Eagle Pass)

The Eagle Pass boat ramp at Black Butte Lake provides convenient access to this scenic reservoir in northern California. Situated in the Orland Buttes Recreation Area, the ramp is open to the public and suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.

Black Butte Lake is a quiet, 4,500-acre reservoir surrounded by dramatic volcanic buttes. The lake offers great opportunities for water sports, fishing, and exploring the shoreline. Paddlers can enjoy calm, protected waters ideal for leisurely trips and wildlife viewing. Motorized boaters will find the lake large enough for activities like wakeboarding and sailing, but the generally calm conditions make it a welcoming environment for all types of watercraft.

The boat ramp is located about 30 minutes south of Red Bluff, California. Facilities at the Orland Buttes Recreation Area include a campground, day-use areas, and other amenities to support a full day of recreation on the lake. Visitors should contact the park office at (530) 865-4781 for current information on operations, fees, and accessibility.

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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