Upper Buck Creek Campground
Silver Lake, Oregon · 5,066 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,066 ft (1,544 m)5,066 ft1,544 m
- Land
- Fremont National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Upper Buck Creek is your destination for rustic seclusion in a high mountain setting. Located 30 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon, ponderosa, lodgepole pine trees, aspen, and willows co-exist with open meadows and marsh land. This quiet forest camp is a great place to relax, fish, walk along the creek, and enjoy nature. Upper Buck Creek features five campsites with fire rings, and one vault toilet. There are no garbage receptacles, so remember to "pack it in, pack it out." There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Upper Buck Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny62°32°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain65°33°
- ThuSunny66°32°
- FriSunny72°36°
- SatMostly Sunny68°30°
Nearby camping
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Upper Buck Creek Forest Camp
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Silver Lake
Lower Buck Creek Forest Camp
Public Land · 1.2 mi · Silver Lake
Lower Buck Creek Campground
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Silver Lake
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Silver Lake share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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