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Buck Creek Lower

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Buck Creek Lower is a National Forest campground near Silver Lake, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Silver Lake, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Buck Creek Lower sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Buck Creek: Campsites sit beside Buck Creek and a riparian meadow; the creek, which flows from Yamsay Mountain, holds brook trout. Vehicles must park at least 200 feet from the creek. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days; 28 days total per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,906 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

43.0689, -121.2463 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Buck Creek Lower is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,906 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Buck Creek Lower?
No. Buck Creek Lower 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 Lower?
Camping at Buck Creek Lower is free.
How many campsites does Buck Creek Lower have?
Buck Creek Lower has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Buck Creek Lower?
No. Buck Creek Lower has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Buck Creek Lower open?
Buck Creek Lower is open from May 15 to October 15.
How long can you stay at Buck Creek Lower?
The stay limit at Buck Creek Lower is 14 days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Buck Creek Lower?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Buck Creek Lower itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. 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 Lower?
Buck Creek Lower is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Buck Creek Lower

fishypedia.com · 25 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Ana Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 25 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Ana Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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