3 Dec 2013

Low water levels close Black Butte Lake’s Buckhorn boat ramp

Due to low water conditions, Buckhorn boat ramp at Black Butte Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Orland, has been closed. Boats may still be launched from the ramp in Eagle Pass Recreation Area and Buckhorn Campground remains open on a first-come basis throughout the winter.

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown will close area Army Corps parks Oct. 6

As of Sunday, Oct. 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will close public access to its 10 parks in California as a result of the federal government shutdown.

4 Sep 2013

Black Butte Lake closes some camping for season

Black Butte Lake closes one of two campgrounds for season. Campers and boaters near the Orland park are still welcomed at Black Butte’s other year-round recreation area.

28 Aug 2013

Black Butte doubleheader offers service projects, exercise, fun!

Black Butte Lake will be the Northern California epicenter of an outdoor double happening Sept. 28 -- combining public service, sports and free refreshments -- as National Public Lands Day meets “Let’s Move Outside.”

9 May 2013

Orland sports club partners with Corps for first-class fun

An Orland sports club has partnered with the Sacramento District park at Black Butte Lake to offer a first-class disc golf course for northern California.

27 Mar 2013

Camping season opens at Black Butte Lake

Campsites in Buckhorn recreation area and the Orland Buttes campground will reopen April 1 at Black Butte Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Orland, Calif.

14 Dec 2012

Black Butte Lake closes Observation Point Road

Officials at Black Butte Lake park have closed Observation Point Road to vehicle traffic during repairs to erosion damage caused by recent rain storms. Black Butte Lake Park, near Orland, is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

31 Oct 2012

Black Butte closes Buckhorn boat ramp for season

Black Butte Lake’s Buckhorn boat ramp is closed for the season, but Eagle Pass boat ramp remains open and available for launching, according to park officials. Black Butte Lake, near Orland, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

5 Oct 2012

Wind turbine coming to Black Butte Lake

Visitors to Black Butte Lake will soon be able to watch energy being generated by the regional breezes, as a $290,000 contract has been awarded for construction of a wind turbine at this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District park near Orland.