Buckeye Recreation Area
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Buckeye Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Paradox, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Peaks visible from Buckeye Reservoir. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 74 ft
- Max RV length
Buckeye Recreation Area sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Group sites
- 1
- Max RV length
- 74 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
31 sites; 3 pull-through; the longest takes a 74 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 01 |
| 02 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 73 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | None | Book site 02 |
| 03 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 53 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 51 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 52 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 08 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 74 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 08 |
| 09 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 09 |
| 10 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 41 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 53 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 66 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 41 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 52 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 19 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 19 |
| 20 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 49 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 20 |
| 21 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 21 |
| 22 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 22 |
| 23 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 23 |
| 24 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 38 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 25 |
| 26 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 26 |
| 27 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 27 |
| 28 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 28 |
| 29 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 29 |
| 30 | Pioneer Campground | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 30 |
| Group Site | Pioneer Campground | Group standard area nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Group Site |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,620 ft
38.4402, -109.0449 in Montrose. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Buckeye Recreation Area?
Sites at Buckeye Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234724).
How much does it cost to camp at Buckeye Recreation Area?
Camping at Buckeye Recreation Area costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Buckeye Recreation Area have?
Buckeye Recreation Area has 31 campsites, including 1 group site.
Are there pull-through sites at Buckeye Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at Buckeye Recreation Area: site 02, site 08, and site 14.
Is there drinking water at Buckeye Recreation Area?
No. Buckeye Recreation Area has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Buckeye Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buckeye Recreation Area.
Who manages Buckeye Recreation Area?
Buckeye Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
More campgrounds: camping near Paradox and campgrounds in Montrose.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)