Buck Creek

Its 2 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Buck Creek is a National Forest campground near Powers, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Powers, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Buck Creek sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Powers to Glendale Bike Route: A two-site campground on the Powers to Glendale Bike Route, six miles from Panther Ridge Trail #1253 to Hanging Rock. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 2

✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water
✕ Toilets

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water and no toilets.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,188 ft

42.7750, -123.9520 in Coos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Buck Creek?

No. Buck Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Buck Creek?

Camping at Buck Creek is free.

How many campsites does Buck Creek have?

Buck Creek has 2 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Buck Creek?

No. Buck Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Buck Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Buck Creek.

How long can you stay at Buck Creek?

The stay limit at Buck Creek is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Buck Creek?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Buck Creek. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Buck Creek?

Buck Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Buck Creek

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Ben Irving Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Ben Irving Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Powers and campgrounds in Coos.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, toilets, water, fireRings, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

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