Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Buckeye Recreation Area (Co) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.44544, -109.04307
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Paddle Boating, Paddling, Star Gazing, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 1-435-587-2041
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Overview The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. The area is popular for camping, OHV/ATV trails, hunting and fishing. Note: Some GPS or driving app directions are sending people on 4WD roads or to locked gates that are on private property. If you are unfamiliar with the area, please visit our "Facility Information - Getting Here" section for instructions on the best route to get to Buckeye Reservoir before reserving. DO NOT rely soley on Google Maps or Apple Maps for getting to this campground. Recreation Recreation in the area centers around the reservoir which provides excellent opportunities for fishing and canoeing. Forest roads in the area provide for off-highway vehicle touring and the nearby state lands provide motorized trails for Off-highway vehicles and motorcycles. The La Sal Mountains are nearby which provide many hiking and biking trails. Facilities The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir. The Recreation Area is spread out around the reservoir and consists of the Pioneer Campground (30 single family reservable campsites), a boat ramp for small fishing boats (5 HP motor limit and wakeless speed), a reservable group site, a day-use picnic area and 18 less developed dispersed campsites scattered around the reservoir. Campsites in the Pioneer Campground include graveled parking spurs, concrete picnic tables, fire rings, a utility table and access to vault toilets. There is a
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 249 designated routes (195 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Buckeye Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Dewey Bridge Campground | BLM campground | 7.9 mi | — | — |
| Upper Onion Creek Campground | BLM campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Mount Peale Free Camping | Free campsite | 11 mi | Free | — |
| Bedrock Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.