Buck Spring Cg.
Open for camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own supply. Pack out all trash as no trash service is provided.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 8:21AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker and Harney Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 1:05PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Baker County and northern Harney County. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Buck Spring Campground provides a quiet retreat in the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of Malheur National Forest. This wooded campground sits along Forest Road 4545, roughly 25 miles from the town of Riley via a series of gravel forest roads. The remote location keeps crowds minimal and offers excellent opportunities to relax, bird watch, and enjoy the high desert forest environment. The campground features 7 standard non-electric sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet serves the campground, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Pack-it-out trash policy is in effect. Due to the narrow access roads and site configurations, camp trailers are limited to under 20 feet in length. Fishing enthusiasts can drive to nearby Delintment Lake Campground or Chickahominy Reservoir for angling opportunities. The area's rapidly changing weather conditions warrant preparation for all seasons, even during summer months.
Directions
From Riley, OR, travel east on US Highway 20 for approximately 2.1 miles to Forest Road 45. Turn onto FR 45 and travel 14.7 miles to Forest Road 4540. Follow FR 4540 for 8.2 miles to Forest Road 4545. Follow FR 4545 for 1 mile; the campground is on the left.
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 | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 573-4300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Buck Spring Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Buck Spring |
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