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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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

Live
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

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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760-932-7070· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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