Buckeye Campground / Bridgeport Area

Buckeye Campground     Area: South of Bridgeport / Twin Lakes

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Administered by: Bridgeport Ranger District (760) 873-2400

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/bridgeport.shtml

Elevation: 7,000

Description: Buckeye Campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines.

Season Length: May-October, subject to weather conditions

Number of sites: 65

Fee: $15 plus $6 for each additional vehicle

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 35 feet     No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: 1 flush and 3 Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills          

Nearest town: Bridgeport

Nearby facilities: Twin Lakes resorts

Nearby fishing: Twin Lakes, Twin Lakes Creek, Buckeye Creek.

Reservations:  No

Additional information:  A two-mile hike from the campsite leads to Buckeye Hot Springs, and undeveloped hot spring along the trail to the Hoover Wilderness. Three toilet buildings are accessible to people with disabilities.  Pets must be kept on a leash.   An extra $6.fee is charged for each additional vehicle. Please note that the dates and prices above are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or phone toll free at 877-444-6777 mid May through Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Bridgeport Ranger District.

Directions:  Follow Highway 395 south from Bridgeport; turn left and travel approximately seven miles on Twin Lakes Road. Turn right on Buckeye Road at Doc and Al’s Resort and travel about 3 miles. Turn left at the fork and travel another mile to the campground.