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Buckeye Campground

usfs · CA

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  • dump station24 mi
  • fuel station6.2 mi

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Buckeye Campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Hiking along Buckeye Creek into the nearby Hoover Wilderness. Hiking on Eagle Creek to the flanks of Eagle Mountain. Buckeye hot spring (140 degrees F) is just east of the campground. The spring comes out above the creek, over a rock overhang, which creates a cave-like area in the pool. Another small spring is upstream. This is a very popular spring year round. Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds. Trails are nearby to Yosemite. Nearest lakes are four miles from campground. Generally open in late May to late September, weather and condition permitting.***NO drinkable water available.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    24 mi
  • fuel station

    Shell

    6.2 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    4.5 mi
  • trailhead

    Buckeye Campground

    0.3 mi
  • attraction

    Mono County Museum

    6.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    4.6 mi

Forest road access near this stay: BUCKEYE CG 13-21 TENT LOOP in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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