Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Manti-La Sal National Forest — fishing
Location: Montrose County, CO, CO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckeye-recreation-area-co to be notified when sites open up.
Buckeye Recreation Area offers 31 campsites adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, fishing, and boat launch access. The area is popular for camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and water activities like kayaking and paddle boating.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, Mule Deer, Rock Squirrel, Desert Striped Whipsnake, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented in area
Insider tips for Buckeye Recreation Area (Co): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Use official RIDB directions to avoid GPS/app routing errors to 4WD roads and locked private gates Area offers star gazing opportunities
Skip Buckeye Recreation Area (Co) if: You require RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You need camping outside May-October seasonal operations window. You are unfamiliar with the area and cannot follow official driving directions.
Best time to visit Buckeye Recreation Area (Co): May-October — Verified operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Warner Lake (Moab, UT), Ken’S Lake Group Sites (Moab, UT), Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, Co) (Whitewater, CO), Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Cell signal at Buckeye Recreation Area (Co) (Montrose County, CO): 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.
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. 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Use official RIDB directions to avoid GPS/app routing errors to 4WD roads and locked private gates
Area offers star gazing opportunities
Verified operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Best Route : Head south from Moab on US 191 for approximately 27 miles and turn left onto Highway 46 at La Sal Junction. Continue on Highway 46 for 32 miles into Paradox, Colorado. Turn left at 5.75 Road at the USFS sign. Continue to the T-intersection and left on U5 Road and follow the USFS signs to Buckeye Campground. It is about 13 miles on Forest Service Road 0371 from Paradox to Buckeye Campground and it is winding gravel road. Please drive with caution. Alternative Route : Very muddy or im
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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