Upper Buck Creek Campground
Open seasonally from May 15 through October 15. First-come, first-served with no reservations. No fee. No potable water available. Pack-out all trash.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Upper Buck Creek Campground is a quiet, primitive forest camp located 30 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. At approximately 5,000 feet elevation, the campground features five sites nestled among ponderosa pines, lodgepole pines, aspens, and willows, with open meadows and marshland nearby. This is a free, first-come first-served campground with minimal amenities suited for those seeking solitude. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water and no trash service, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage. Vehicles must remain at least 200 feet from the creek's edge. Recreational opportunities include fishing in Buck Creek, wildlife viewing, and plant observation. The campground operates from mid-May through mid-October, with reduced services during the extended season.
Directions
From Silver Lake, take Highway 31 north for about 1 mile, then turn left on County Road 4-10 (Bear Flat Road). Continue for 11.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 2804 and travel 3.4 miles. The campground will be on your left down an unnamed spur and is visible from FR 2804.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 947-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Upper Buck Creek Campground |
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