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Buckeye

Federal campground in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

Location: Bridgeport, CA, CA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

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

Buckeye campground offers a quiet camping experience on Buckeye Creek, shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines, with access to hiking in the nearby Hoover Wilderness and the popular Buckeye hot springs (140°F) just east of the campground.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Coyote, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Northern Flicker, Common Merganser, Swainson's Hawk, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Fence Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake

Insider tips for Buckeye: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Buckeye hot springs is accessible just east of campground with cave-like pool area Firewood available for purchase on-site

Skip Buckeye if: You need electrical, water, or sewer hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 68 tent sites available.

Best time to visit Buckeye: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Honeymoon Flat (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Robinson Creek North (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Paha (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport (BRIDGEPORT, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Buckeye

Cell signal at Buckeye (Bridgeport, CA): 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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    Bridgeport, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

    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 electrical, water, or sewer hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ You prefer larger campgrounds—only 68 tent sites available

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Buckeye hot springs is accessible just east of campground with cave-like pool area

    Firewood available for purchase on-site

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round per verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: American Black Bear present in area; also Coyote, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Northern Flicker, Common Merganser, Swainson's Hawk, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Fence Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake

    Location

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    760-932-7070· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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    Getting there →

    1. Follow Highway 395 south from Bridgeport, turn left and travel approximately seven miles on Twin Lakes Road. 2. Turn right on Buckeye Road at Doc and Al's Resort and travel about 3 miles. 3. Turn left at fork and travel another mile to campground.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Buckeye cost per night?+
    Buckeye costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Buckeye open?+
    Buckeye is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Buckeye have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Buckeye?+
    Buckeye is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Buckeye?+
    Buckeye 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 Buckeye?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Buckeye is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Buckeye open, and what are check-in times?+
    Buckeye is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $24 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Buckeye cost per night?+
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