Can you reserve a site at Buck Creek - 18W01?

No. Buck Creek - 18W01 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Buck Creek - 18W01

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,853 ft
Elevation

Spectacular views of the surrounding environment are awarded the hardy outdoor enthusiast. On this trail, steep canyons, dense stands of big cone douglas fir and rugged peaks await the visitor. Water is available from the creek (purify). Nearest supplies are at Gorman, approximately 16 miles.

Getting there

34.68670, -118.84702 · 34°41'12.1"N 118°50'49.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	53	57	62	70	80	88	88	83	71	60	52
Low °F	39	38	41	43	49	58	65	65	61	53	44	38
Precip in	2.5	3.7	2.0	0.8	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.6	0.8	2.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Buck Creek - 18W01

Can you reserve a site at Buck Creek - 18W01?: No. Buck Creek - 18W01 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Buck Creek - 18W01

Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pyramid Lake - Emigrant Landing Day Use Area 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chuchupate Campground 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01 less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Los Alamos Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Kings Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
Goldhill Camping Area 5.3 mi · Facility
Little Mutau Trailhead 20W10 7 mi · Facility
Dutchman Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area 7.6 mi · Facility
Oak Flat Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Dough Flat Trailhead 11.7 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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