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 spring (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. 

Campground is open mid May to mid September, with an elevation of 7009. Amenities include vault toilets and garbage collection. At this time there is no potable water. This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have bear boxes. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. 

Facilities

This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have bear boxes. 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.

Nearby Attractions

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. 

Important Notices

• Fire Restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions (or red flag warnings), at which point campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Please check with Camp Host before starting a campfire.

• Fire Rings: Do not build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum and food are prohibited in fire rings. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished with water and be cool to the touch before leaving campsite or going to bed.

• Generators may be used from 6am-10pm. Quiet hours in the campground are 10pm-6am.

• Falling objects: Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound and very little time to react). Report falling branches and trees to the Ranger.

• 6-person limit- there is a max of 6 people per Single campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase two sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to protect the natural resources and minimize noise levels.

  Double site has 12-person max. Triple site has 18-person max.

• Pass Discounts: If you use a pass discount you must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in or upon Camp Host request. If you received a pass discount for which you weren't eligible you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.

• Pets must be on a leash and under their owners' control while in the campground. Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes. Aggressive pets may be asked to leave the campground for campers' safety and enjoyment. Please pick up and dispose of pet waste in dumpsters.

• Fees for campsites can be paid by cash or check, no credit cards.

• Water- Campground does not have water. Please bring your own water for all your needs.

Directions

<p>1. Follow Highway 395 south from Bridgeport, turn left and travel approximately seven miles on Twin Lakes Road.</p> <p>2. Turn right on Buckeye Road at Doc and Al's Resort and travel about 3 miles.</p> <p>3. Turn left at fork and travel another mile to campground.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 760-932-7070

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