Buckeye Recreation Area
La Sal, Colorado · 7,621 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
- 7,621 ft (2,323 m)7,621 ft2,323 m
- Land
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Buckeye Recreation Area sits at an elevation of 7600 ft on the west side of the La Sal Mountains surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. It is most easily accessible from the town of Paradox, CO and is a popular fishing and camping location in the mountains. The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir. The recreation area is spread out around the reservoir and consists of the Pioneer Campground (30 single family reservable campsites and one reservable group site), a boat ramp for small fishing boats (5 HP motor limit and wakeless speed, a day-use picnic area, and 18 less developed dispersed campsites scattered around the reservoir. Campsites in the Pioneer Campground include graveled parking spurs, concrete picnic tables, fire rings, a utility table, and access to a vault toilet. Please call the Moab Ranger District at(435) 259-7155if you need additional information.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Buckeye Recreation Area: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 90% chance of rain42°33°
- ThuSunny, 4% chance of rain51°34°
- FriSunny54°35°
- SatMostly Sunny55°38°
- SunMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain54°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapBuckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Public Land · 0.4 mi · La Sal
Camp site
Dispersed · 6.8 mi · La Sal
Camp site
Dispersed · 7.0 mi · La Sal
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
La Sal, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
- 7.0 mi
Camp site
La Sal, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
- 7.4 mi
Camp site
La Sal, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
- 9.1 mi
Camp site
Glade Park-Gateway, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Grand Junction Field Office
- 9.2 mi
Camp site
Nucla, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Grand Junction Field Office
- 9.2 mi
Camp site
Nucla, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
Location and contact
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