Buckeye Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.4402, -109.0449
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Buckeye Recreation Area free?
No. Buckeye Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Buckeye Recreation Area?
Best Route: Head south from Moab on US 191 for approximately 27 miles and turn left onto Highway 46 at La Sal Junction. Continue on Highway 46 for 32 miles into Paradox, Colorado. Turn left at 5.75 Road at the USFS sign. Continue to the T-intersection and left on U5 Road and follow the USFS signs to Buckeye Campground. It is about 13 miles on Forest Service Road 0371 from Paradox to Buckeye Campground and it is winding gravel road. Please drive with caution. Alternative Route: Very muddy or impassable when wet, please use caution and discretion: Head south from Moab on US 191 for approximately 27 miles and turn left onto Highway 46 at La Sal Junction. Continue about 12 miles and take a slight left at Upper Two Mile Road (Forest Service Road 0208). Continue on Upper Two Mile Road for approximately 18 miles. Follow the signs to Buckeye Campground. This route crosses private property, please respect the wishes and property and do not trespass on this land. Note: Some GPS or driving directions are sending people to 4WD roads or to locked gates that are on private property. Please follow the above directions or make sure your alternative directions are accurate before following them.
Nearby
- BUCKEYE RECREATION AREA (CO) 0.4 mi
- Dewey Bridge Campground8.0 mi
- Dolores River Camp 48.8 mi
- Upper Onion Creek Campground8.8 mi
- Dolores River Camp 59.1 mi
- Dolores River Camp 79.2 mi
- Dolores River Camp 69.3 mi
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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.
