Buckeye

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 7,000 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites68
Overnight Sites68

Location

38.2389, -119.3254

Photos

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Description

Overview

Buckeye campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Hiking along Buckeye Creek into the nearby Hoover Wilderness. Hiking on Eagle Creek to the flanks of Eagle Mountain. Buckeye hot springs (140 degrees F) is just east of the campground. The spring comes out above the creek, over a rock overhang, which creates a cave-like area in the pool. Another small spring is upstream. This is a very popular spring year round. Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds. 

Facilities

This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. 

Natural Features

The Buckeye campground is at an elevation of 7000 feet.  

Caution: Black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.

Opening and closing dates depend heavily upon weather conditions.

Directions

1. Follow Highway 395 south from Bridgeport, turn left and travel approximately seven miles on Twin Lakes Road.

2. Turn right on Buckeye Road at Doc and Al's Resort and travel about 3 miles.

3. Turn left at fork and travel another mile to campground.

Details

Phone760-932-7070
EmailNone
ReservableYes

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