Buckeye Recreation Area (CO)
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The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. The area is popular for camping, OHV/ATV trails, hunting and fishing. Note: Some GPS or driving app directions are sending people on 4WD roads or to locked gates that are on private property. If you are unfamiliar with the area, please visit our "Facility Information - Getting Here" section for instructions on the best route to get to Buckeye Reservoir before reserving. DO NOT rely soley on Google Maps or Apple Maps for getting to this campground. Keep reading
Recreation Recreation in the area centers around the reservoir which provides excellent opportunities for fishing and canoeing. Forest roads in the area provide for off-highway vehicle touring and the nearby state lands provide motorized trails for Off-highway vehicles and motorcycles. The La Sal Mountains are nearby which provide many hiking and biking trails. Facilities 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), a boat ramp for small fishing boats (5 HP motor limit and wakeless speed), a reservable group site, 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 vault toilets. There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground. Natural Features The recreation area is located in a valley at 7,600 feet in elevation and is set amongst mature stands of Ponderosa Pines. The high peaks of the La Sal Mountains are visible from much of the area. The scenic Paradox Valley and the town of Paradox, Colorado are located approximately 10 miles to the southeast. Nearby Attractions The scenic La Sal Mountains are very close to the area and provide numerous opportunities for recreation. Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are about 1.5 hour drive away from the area as well as numerous recreation opportunities around the towns of Monticello and Moab, Utah. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (435) 259-7155.
The sites · 31
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Campground | 01 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 02 | standard nonelectric | 73 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 03 | standard nonelectric | 53 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 04 | standard nonelectric | 48 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 05 | standard nonelectric | 51 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 06 | standard nonelectric | 52 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 07 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 08 | standard nonelectric | 74 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 09 | standard nonelectric | 43 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 10 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 11 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 12 | standard nonelectric | 53 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 13 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 14 | standard nonelectric | 66 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 15 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 16 | standard nonelectric | 52 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 17 | standard nonelectric | 43 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 18 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 19 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 20 | standard nonelectric | 49 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 21 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 22 | standard nonelectric | 46 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 23 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 24 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 25 | standard nonelectric | 48 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 26 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 27 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 28 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 29 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | 30 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Pioneer Campground | Group Site | group standard area nonelectric | 40 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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