Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
La Sal, Colorado · 7,618 ft · In Manti-La Sal National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,618 ft (2,322 m)7,618 ft2,322 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
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About
Overview
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.
Note: Some GPS or driving app directions are sending people on 4WD roads or to locked gates that are on private property. 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. DO NOT rely soley on Google Maps or Apple Maps for getting to this campground.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Buckeye Recreation Area (Co): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 88% chance of rain43°33°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain52°34°
- FriSunny56°37°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°38°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain55°37°
Nearby camping
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Buckeye Recreation Area
Public Land · 0.4 mi · La Sal
Camp site
Dispersed · 6.9 mi · La Sal
Camp site
Dispersed · 7.1 mi · La Sal
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.9 mi
Camp site
La Sal, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
- 7.1 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
- 8.8 mi
Camp site
Glade Park-Gateway, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Grand Junction Field Office
- 9.0 mi
Camp site
Nucla, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Grand Junction Field Office
- 9.3 mi
Camp site
Nucla, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Uncompahgre Field Office
Location and contact
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