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.
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 8:14PM MDT until July 28 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Colorado, including the following county, Montrose. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 814 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of West Central Montrose County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 7:36PM MDT until July 28 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Colorado, including the following counties, in southwest Colorado, San Miguel. In west central Colorado, Montrose. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern San Miguel and Southwestern Montrose Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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