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Buckeye
FSU.S. Forest Service — California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Location | California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 38.23890, -119.32540 · Map |
| Sites | 68 public sites counted from the federal listing — 68 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 68 sites Water hookups at 0 of 68 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 68 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 68 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | Pit toiletsVault toilets |
| Phone | 760-932-7070 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-30.
From the official listing
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.
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · BRIDGEPORT CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceRobinson Creek North
4 mi straight-line · BRIDGEPORT CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceRobinson Creek South
4 mi straight-line · BRIDGEPORT CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServicePaha
4 mi straight-line · BRIDGEPORT CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceLower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport
5 mi straight-line · BRIDGEPORT California
Trip Card — Buckeye
California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 68 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10291355 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.