Buckeye Recreation Area
Open mid-May through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. First-come, first-served dispersed sites also available. Bears frequent the area; proper food storage required. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Hinsdale and San Juan Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Telluride, Lake City and Silverton. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 15 to 900 AM Thursday July 16 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Gold Mountain Fire and Elk Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
About
Buckeye Recreation Area is a forested mountain campground on the west side of the La Sal Mountains, surrounded by mature ponderosa pines with views of the high peaks. The recreation area centers on Buckeye Reservoir, which provides excellent fishing for those with a Colorado fishing license and supports canoeing and small boats (5 HP limit, wakeless speed only). The Pioneer Campground contains 30 single-family reservable sites and one group site, each with graveled parking spurs, concrete picnic tables, fire rings, utility tables, and access to vault toilets. Additionally, 18 less-developed dispersed campsites are scattered around the reservoir for those seeking a more primitive experience. The nearby state lands and forest roads provide extensive OHV and motorcycle trails. Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are roughly 1.5 hours away, with additional recreation opportunities around Moab and Monticello, Utah. Note that GPS navigation apps often route visitors onto 4WD roads or to locked gates on private property; follow official directions from Paradox, Colorado via Forest Service Road 0371.
Directions
Best Route: Head south from Moab on US 191 for approximately 27 miles and turn left onto Highway 46 at La Sal Junction. Continue on Highway 46 for 32 miles into Paradox, Colorado. Turn left at 5.75 Road at the USFS sign. Continue to the T-intersection and turn left on U5 Road, following USFS signs to Buckeye Campground. It is about 13 miles on Forest Service Road 0371 from Paradox to Buckeye Campground on a winding gravel road. Do not rely solely on GPS navigation apps as they often direct visitors to 4WD roads or locked gates on private property.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| bmurdock@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-7155 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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