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Buckboard Crossing

Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: GREEN RIVER, WY, WY

Price: From $33 per night

Price range: $33–$45 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (57 reviews)

Season: May through October

Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.Fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fi

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckboard-crossing to be notified when sites open up.

Buckboard Crossing offers 58 campsites on the northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at 6,100 feet elevation with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. An adjacent marina provides boat rentals, fuel, fishing licenses, and bait.

Wildlife alert: Osprey, Common Loon, Western Tanager, and Mountain Bluebird present. Mammals include Pronghorn. Reptiles include Ornate Tree Lizard, Plateau Fence Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake.

Insider tips for Buckboard Crossing: Book early—this is a popular federal campground. Flaming Gorge Reservoir offers a fish cleaning station adjacent to the campground. Buckboard Marina directly adjacent provides boat rentals and supplies without leaving the area.

Skip Buckboard Crossing if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Buckboard Crossing: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Firehole Canyon Campground (ASHLEY, WY), Lucerne Campground (MANILA, UT), Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut) (MANILA, UT), Jarvies Boat In Group (MANILA, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Buckboard Crossing

Cell signal at Buckboard Crossing (GREEN RIVER, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    GREEN RIVER, WY, WY★ 3.5 (57 reviews)From $33/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.Fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fish cleaning station.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV45 ft
    Hookups8 electric sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesShowersFishing
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups; only self-contained RVs suitable.✕ You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground.

    Flaming Gorge Reservoir offers a fish cleaning station adjacent to the campground.

    Buckboard Marina directly adjacent provides boat rentals and supplies without leaving the area.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Osprey, Common Loon, Western Tanager, and Mountain Bluebird present. Mammals include Pronghorn. Reptiles include Ornate Tree Lizard, Plateau Fence Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    On Highway 530, travel 25 miles south from Green River, Wyoming. Go 2 miles east on Forest Road 009 to the campground, adjacent to Buckboard Marina.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Buckboard Crossing cost per night?+
    Buckboard Crossing costs $33–$45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Buckboard Crossing open?+
    Buckboard Crossing is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Buckboard Crossing have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Buckboard Crossing?+
    Buckboard Crossing can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Buckboard Crossing?+
    Buckboard Crossing is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Buckboard Crossing?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Buckboard Crossing is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Buckboard Crossing open, and what are check-in times?+
    Buckboard Crossing is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $33 /night★ 3.5 (57)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Firehole Canyon Campground

    ASHLEY, WY

    From $33/night

    Lucerne Campground

    MANILA, UT

    From $33/night

    Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut)

    MANILA, UT

    From $30/night

    Jarvies Boat In Group

    MANILA, UT

    From $173/night

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