Lower Buck Creek Campground
Silver Lake, Oregon · 4,908 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
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- Elevation
- 4,908 ft (1,496 m)4,908 ft1,496 m
- Land
- Fremont National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Lower Buck Creek is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. This small, secluded campground is located in a small valley adjacent to Buck Creek, nestled next to a riparian meadow. This campground has five camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and one vault toilet. The meadow, and access to the creek is accessed through a small gate next to the vault toilet. Lower Buck Creek is ideal for wildlife viewing (deer and elk), photography, and relaxing. You can also fish for trout in the creek and stroll along the perennial stream that flows from Yamsay Mountain. There is no; potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water, and pack in and out any refuse.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at Lower Buck Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny62°32°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain65°34°
- ThuSunny66°32°
- FriSunny73°35°
- SatMostly Sunny69°29°
Nearby camping
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Lower Buck Creek Forest Camp
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Silver Lake
Upper Buck Creek Forest Camp
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Silver Lake
Upper Buck Creek Campground
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Silver Lake
3 more within 25 mi
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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