Can you reserve a site at Buckboard Crossing?

Yes, Buckboard Crossing is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Buckboard Crossing have?

59 sites in total, of which 58 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Buckboard Crossing?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Buckboard Crossing?

Yes, pets are allowed at Buckboard Crossing.

Are campfires allowed at Buckboard Crossing?

Campfires are allowed at Buckboard Crossing. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Buckboard Crossing, Wyoming — 58 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.

Recreation

Fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fish cleaning station. Buckboard Marina has boat rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries.

Facilities

The campground consists of 66 single-family campsites, most of which can be reserved. Several sites in Loop A have electrical hookups. Most sites have a shade cabana, picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites have grills and/or fire rings.

Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are provided. Non-campers can use the shower facilities for a small fee. A dump station is located on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a high desert landscape with sagebrush and a few scattered trees. Natural shade is minimal. Typical weather ranges from warm days to cool nights.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
58 bookable sites
59 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

51 Standard Nonelectric
7 Standard Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

59 campsites at Buckboard Crossing

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
13	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
20	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
22	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
23	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
24	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
25	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
26	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
27	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
29	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
30	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
32	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
33	A	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
7	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
9	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
1	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
10	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
11	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
12	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
13	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
14	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
15	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
16	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
17	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
18	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
19	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
2	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
20	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
21	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
22	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
23	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
24	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
25	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
26	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
27	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
28	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
29	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
3	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
30	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
31	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
32	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
33	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
34	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
4	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
5	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
6	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
8	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾
9	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

On Highway 530, travel 25 miles south from Green River, Wyoming. Go 2 miles east on Forest Road 009 to the campground, adjacent to Buckboard Marina.

41.24944, -109.60139 · 41°14'58.0"N 109°36'5.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	37	47	56	67	78	86	85	75	60	45	35
Low °F	7	12	21	28	37	45	51	49	40	29	19	10
Precip in	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.7	1.2	1.0	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.4	0.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Standard Electric sites charge the base rate (displayed below) and a separate fee for electricity.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Buckboard Crossing

Can you reserve a site at Buckboard Crossing?: Yes, Buckboard Crossing is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buckboard Crossing have?: 59 sites in total, of which 58 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Buckboard Crossing?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buckboard Crossing?: Yes, pets are allowed at Buckboard Crossing.
Does Buckboard Crossing have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Buckboard Crossing?: Campfires are allowed at Buckboard Crossing. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Electricity is available at some sites for and an extra fee
Sanitation Station to all users for a fee
Showers are available for a fee for non-campers

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Buckboard Crossing

Firehole Canyon Campground 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lucerne Campground 18.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT) 19.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Buttes WSA 6.2 mi · Facility
Devils Playground WSA 9.1 mi · Facility
Flaming Gorge NRA 11 mi · Facility
Current Creek Mountain Bike Tr 15.3 mi · Facility
Stateline Cove Campground 17.3 mi · Campground
Skyline Trail 17.8 mi · Facility
Flaming Gorge District Office 19.1 mi · Facility
Wilkins Peak Bike Trail 20 mi · Facility
Green River Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center 20.8 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 435-784-3445
Email Help.Ashley.Lucerne@AmericanLL.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-28.

Buckboard Crossing