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Campground
Buckeye
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, California
About this campground
Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds.
The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines.
Hiking on Eagle Creek to the flanks of Eagle Mountain.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.238900° N
- Longitude
- 119.325400° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
- Tent sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Pets allowedBuckeye's official facility record states: Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes.
- Reservable
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
Recreation
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate recreation section for this campground.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
68 sites- Maximum people
- 6
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Buckeye's official facility record states: This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings.
- Pets
- Buckeye's official facility record states: Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 13, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 14, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 12, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 12, 2028 – Sep 17, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- 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.
Getting there & contact
Official 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.
Facility contact
760-932-7070