Buckeye Recreation Area in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado

Buckeye Recreation Area sits at 7,600 feet on the east side of the La Sal Mountains and consists of the Pioneer Campground with 30 individual reservable campsites and one group site, plus 18 dispersed sites around the reservoir. Each site has graveled parking, picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilet access. Vault toilets available; no potable water. Boat ramp (5 HP motor limit). $15/night individual, $50/night group. Reservations through Recreation.gov. Open through September. Contact Moab Ranger District at (435) 259-7155.

Getting there: 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 app directions are sending people on 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.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 31-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.
• The Buckeye Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• 9 on the water, with most of them shaded.
• Mount Peale stands 5,082 ft above the map pin, 10 miles west.

Rules