Lower Buck Creek Campground
usfs · OR
- fuel station11 mi
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About
Lower Buck Creek is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. This small, secluded campground is located in a small valley adjacent to Buck Creek, nestled next to a riparian meadow. This campground has five camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and one vault toilet. The meadow, and access to the creek is accessed through a small gate next to the vault toilet. Lower Buck Creek is ideal for wildlife viewing (deer and elk), photography, and relaxing. You can also fish for trout in the creek and stroll along the perennial stream that flows from Yamsay Mountain. There is no; potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water, and pack in and out any refuse.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 11 mi
fuel station
Fast Fuel
- 22 mi
grocery
Fort Rock Store
- 7.2 mi
trailhead
Silver Creek Marsh Trailhead
- 20 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 13 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: 2800C BUCK CR CG in Fremont-Winema National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- OR
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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