25 Sep 2025

Black Butte Lake recreation areas to remain closed during winter months

Two recreation areas at Black Butte Dam and Lake will remain closed through the winter months, during which critical repairs to aging utility infrastructure will take place. The two recreation areas impacted by the closures include: Buckhorn Recreation Area and Buckhorn Campground Orland Buttes Recreation Area and Orland Buttes CampgroundOpen

16 May 2025

Black Butte Lake recreation areas to close May 19

Orland, CA — Three recreation areas at Black Butte Lake will temporarily close for the 2025 recreation season on May 19, 2025, due to limited staffing availability.  Without sufficient staffing, measures must be taken to ensure the safety of visitors, protection of environmental resources, and to maintain the wellbeing of U.S. Army Corps of