Buckeye

USDA Forest Service campground, 68 sites

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.