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Buck Meadow Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
May - October
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
37.0104, -119.0633
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.0104° N · 119.0633° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Located at the confluence of Snow Corral and Deer Creeks along the McKinley Grove Road, Buck Meadow Campground lies on a large flat sandy area adjacent to Deer Creek. Some shade provided by large lodgepole pine trees. Access is on paved and dirt road.

From the USFS.

Is Buck Meadow Campground free?

No. Buck Meadow Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Buck Meadow Campground?

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before you reach Shaver Lake turn right on the Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of the Dinkey Creek Road and the McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 9.6 miles north on the McKinley Grove Road.

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What are the rules at Buck Meadow Campground?

Maximum stay = 14 daysMaximum vehicle length = 35 footMaximum group size = 6 per site

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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