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 July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * 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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