Black Butte Lake is a 4,460-acre Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Stony Creek, about 9 miles west of Orland in Tehama and Glenn counties.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Black Butte Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons, or a side-by-side for the backroads.
Black basalt buttes and blue oak woodland ring its 40 miles of shoreline, and the V-shaped lake gives powerboats, jet skis and sailboards plenty of room.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Black Butte Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Black Butte Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Black Butte Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Black Butte Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
- ATV & side-by-side rentals – make it a lake-and-trail trip with a Can-Am UTV or ATV.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Black Butte Lake at a glance
| Location | Tehama & Glenn counties |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,460 acres |
| Shoreline | About 40 miles |
| Length | About 7 miles |
| Dam built | 1963 |
| Nearby | Orland, Corning |
Best things to do on Black Butte Lake
- Water skiing – two wide-open arms.
- Jet skiing – 40 miles of shoreline.
- Windsurfing – a longtime favorite here.
- Fishing – crappie, catfish and bass.
Where to launch at Black Butte Lake
- Buckhorn – the marina and boat ramp on the northwest shore.
- Orland Buttes – a ramp complex on the east shore.
- Eagle Pass – a third public ramp on the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Black Butte Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Watch for wind building in the afternoon.
- Bring shade and plenty of water in the summer heat.
California boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever a boat 26 feet or shorter is under way, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing skiers, wakeboarders and tubers takes a driver plus an observer 12 or older, isn't allowed from sunset to sunrise, and a red or orange ski flag goes up whenever a rider is down in the water.
- Jet skis may not be ridden from sunset to sunrise, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and every boat must slow to 5 mph within 100 feet of swimmers and within 200 feet of swim beaches, swim floats and docks in use.
Map of Black Butte Lake
Black Butte Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Black Butte Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, captained boat tours with lessons, plus Can-Am side-by-sides and ATVs for the trails.
Do I have to tow the boat to Black Butte Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Black Butte Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Black Butte Lake?
About 9 miles west of Orland off Interstate 5, in Tehama and Glenn counties.
Can you jet ski on Black Butte Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Black Butte Lake.
How big is Black Butte Lake?
About 4,460 acres when full, with 40 miles of shoreline.
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