Can you reserve a site at Buckeye?

Yes, Buckeye is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Buckeye — 68 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: Late May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
68 bookable sites
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Buckeye

Site types

68 Standard Nonelectric

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68 campsites at Buckeye

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
10	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
11	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
12	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
13	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
14	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
15	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
16	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
17	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
18	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
19	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
2	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
20	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
21	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
22	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
23	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
24	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
25	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
26	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
27	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
28	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
29	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
3	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
30	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
31	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
32	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
33	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
34	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
35	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
36	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
37	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
38	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
39	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
4	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
40	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
41	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
42	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
43	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
44	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
45	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
46	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
47	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
48	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
49	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
5	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
50	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
51	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
52	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
53	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
54	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
55	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
56	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
57	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
58	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
59	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
6	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
60	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
61	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
62	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
63	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
64	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
65	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
66	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
67	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
68	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
7	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
8	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
9	Buckeye	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

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.

38.23890, -119.32540 · 38°14'20.0"N 119°19'31.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	52	59	67	77	85	84	78	67	55	45
Low °F	10	13	20	25	32	39	43	41	34	24	17	12
Precip in	2.0	1.5	0.9	0.6	0.7	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.8	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Buckeye

Can you reserve a site at Buckeye?: Yes, Buckeye is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buckeye have?: 68 sites.

Also listed by

Buckeye also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buckeye's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Restrictions:

California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
Dog must be on a leash at campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Buckeye

Honeymoon Flat 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Robinson Creek North 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Robinson Creek South 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paha 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Twin Lakes AT Bridgeport 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crags Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Obsidian 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Green Creek Group 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sonora Bridge 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chris Flat 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paha Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Crags Campground 4.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 760-932-7070
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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