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Buckeye Rec Area
Total sites: 31
Available Today: 25 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 25 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
7,617 ft
81°F
56°F
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Manti-La Sal National Forest › Moab Ranger District › Colorado
› Montrose County
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› Buckeye Rec Area
Buckeye Rec Area, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Buckeye Rec Area is located in the Moab Ranger District, Manti-La Sal National Forest (2 hrs 47 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 7,617 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 74 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (50)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 48% | |
| 4 star | 28% | |
| 3 star | 14% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@TerenceC13934E · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #21
This is one of my favorite campgrounds. So peaceful and close enough to my home to make it convenient.
@JohnT2915386 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #8
Very well kept bathrooms! Best I have ever used. Lots of room at each site. Boat ramp is terrible as the water level is very low
@MichaelM865688 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #12
Our group of 8 had an wonderful time at this remote campground. It was very peaceful. It rained on us everyday at least once but that didn't effect the overall enjoyment of the stay. We will return for sure!
@DianneDE6DC7D4 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #24
Great spot to camp, quiet, clean bathrooms, camp host was very kind, clean campsites, loved it. We will be back. No potable water though
@DarrellC06438E · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #17
Wonderful area, great fishing, and the host worked extra hard to keep the bathrooms cleaned and well stocked.
@JohnT2915386 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #13
Love the location, cleanest vault toilets Ive ever seen. The boat ramp is a disaster. The water level is lower than was ever forseen apparently, because the ramp ends abruptly and you have to wade through the mud to get to the water. You need a high clearance 4x4 to launch your raft or boat.
@WillH8967D0328 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #5
Beautiful sites, quiet and glorious surroundings.
@AlexandriBA6EF · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #8
Campground is well maintained and in a beautiful location. The sites themselves are nice with a large picnic table and fire pit. They are closer together and smaller than I thought they would be based on the photos online. Most are better suited to car camping or camper use than tent camping, which made the site we chose difficult because we were tent camping.
@KevinHB429D0A7 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #9
loved seeing the reservoir full! It was beautiful!!Bring a map, there is no gps or cell service
@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #18
Great camp sites, fire pits are the best. Vault toilets extremely clean. Reservoir was a pleasure to swim and paddleboard on. All in all, a wonderful experience. One note - you have to carry your trash out of the site as it is too far off the road for garbage collection. Lots of deer and wildlife. 10 out of 10 for the whole experience! Thanks for keeping the camp sites so clean!
@JessicaS159432 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #3
Beautiful views, clean campsites and all our neighbors were considerate people. Also got to see a beaver in the lake right in front of our spot!
@JamesBD1E0B452 · Camped on Sep 27, 2023 at Campsite #8
Do NOT use google maps. Use the directions provided for this campsite by recreation.gov. GAIA.GPS would be useful here. I was towing a small camper with low clearance in my wifes Bronco Sport using google maps to direct me. Started out on a gravel road and then took a left up geyser pass off 2 mile road (2 mile road is off the 91 near La Sal) for 1000 ft that was all she wrote. It soon turned into a narrow ATV trail. Had to back down a deeply rutted, rocky trail with the trailer bottoming out every few yards until I could find a place to turn around. Not fun. We ended up boondocking nearby which turned out to be awesome, 7 cows invaded our site near dusk to graze and drink from the watering hole. Made for a perfect evening.
@ScotMF29FC09F1 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #18
Very clean and scenic.
@AlanaRB236E6E9 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #2
First, this spot was challenging to get to and the directions provided in the site description were not as clear as they could be nor overly helpful and accurate. My Apple Maps did end up getting me there correctly, but crossing private property was odd as normally you would not be allowed to do so. You will be driving on a windy gravel road for an hour either way you enter, so be aware of that. Second, during my third night, someone took my spot. When I told the campsite host, (although he was very kind and tried to be helpful) I was told they were full for the night and there was nothing he could do about it and I was basically shit out of luck. Again, this is a remote spot and to my knowledge, not near any other campsites or BLM land. He allowed me to basically park my car on the road in the campsite for the night. On the plus side, I saw a lot of dear and the forest itself is gorgeous. I probably would not visit this campsite again though.
@CindyH1403151 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #8
Beautiful area and Super clean bathrooms!
@DavidW7736336 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #2
Very nice campground in the ponderosa pines. June so full of water. Quiet as it was pre-July 4. Very clean restrooms.
@JustinI9827344 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #2
Awesome campground! The camp hosts were great!
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #14
Beautiful area. The lake was full which was a bonus after the last couple of years. There didn’t seem to be many fish in the lake. We fished hard for three days and managed to catch one fish . Fun mountain bike ride above the lake .
@VanessaC938826 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #3
Nice quiet and clean
@LindseyD745292 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #5
Be prepared for when they say dirt road, what they actually mean is mud two track that is damn near impassable unless you have a 4x4. Our car couldn't get down it and we had to turn around and stay in a hotel in Grand Junction. I am all for remote camping, but they really need to be more clear about getting there. I'm sure the campground itself was lovely but it would have been nice to actually see it.
@VICKYR6266773 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #2
Buckeye Reservoir is very remote. Make sure you fill up with Gas in Moab, Monticello or Naturita, CO. A good part of U5 - the road in is graded dirt. There are many switch backs which means slowing to almost a stop. If you are towing a trailer you will want to have 4 wheel drive so that your tires don't slip as you try to get going after each curve. The campground itself is quiet. There are long gravel pads and a couple of pull throughs. Plenty of space between sites It is so remote that we saw a lot of birds on the ride in and at the camp ground. There is no water or garbage cans. There are vault toilets. Don't request sites 1-2 as they are very overgrown. The camp ground only charges $15 for a spot. There is a lot of dispersed camping just beyond the camp ground.
@BrendaS8017425 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #4
Campsites are extremely clean and well kept. Camp host was very nice. It is quite a drive to Buckeye, but worth it if planning to stay for at least 2 nights. The Moab FS office was not helpful when I contacted them regarding lake level. I was told "about the same." Same as what? The water level was very low when we were there in mid July 2022- they was no easy lake access from any campsites.
@darinb3723556 · Camped on Jul 4, 2022 at Campsite #G1
No dense shade in the middle of the day Forest Service cut down to many trees. Group site needs pavilion over tables sun shines on tables almost all day no shade. Almost no water in lake. Camp hosts are great , very nice place, very dry.
@JoseA6158735 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #14
It’s a Beautiful place reservoir was a little low. The road is a little steep for a big rig we have a 36 class A motorhome We made it and it’s nice and clean
@SharronB328728 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #2
First time visit, the area is very beautiful and peaceful. The reservoir water was lower than expected, however we were able to SUP and go fishing with a small fishing boat as permitted. The reservoir was well-stocked. The Park Rangers were very friendly and helpful.
We had reservations at 2 campsites; once we arrived, we chose a different site entirely (one that was not reserved).
We never saw the camp host; no one greeted us or stopped by to check on the site.
Bathrooms were clean; other campers in the area were quiet and friendly.
Fire restrictions were a bummer, but understood.
We had reservations at 2 campsites; once we arrived, we chose a different site entirely (one that was not reserved).
We never saw the camp host; no one greeted us or stopped by to check on the site.
Bathrooms were clean; other campers in the area were quiet and friendly.
Fire restrictions were a bummer, but understood.
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