BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND

What a beautiful, remote campground after a rough drive in. We hauled in our 16 foot Airstream on 10 miles of paved road, then 1 mile of wide gravel, then 4 miles of barely single lane gravel, with low tree canopy, many pot holes, steeps sides, and very few turn around points or turn outs. We were lucky and didn't meet a trailer coming from the other direction. The creek in July was more like a raging river and quite noisy but pleasant sounding for sites not immediately adjacent to the creek. Most of one loop has been blocked off and is no longer accessible by trailers per signage because there is no turn around, but small trailers like mine could still be backed in and pulled out forward. Sites 21-26 are all on an active loop and approved for trailer access. I've only pulled a 16 foot trailer but I wouldn't think any thing over 18-20 feet should be taken in due to the narrow roads and tight loop turn. Sites are very clean, shaded, and large with flat 10x10 sand tent pads. There are no utilities, cell service or ranger on site. I didn't check out the pit toilet but they are the solid concrete type. Day time temps July 22, 2022 was high 74, low 57. Cost was $21/night with extra charge for extra vehicles. We used our Sr. Pass and got the site for $11. I only gave it 4 stars due to the drive in and would only go again with a tent due to the road.

I've been coming up to Buck Creek campground since 1975. Still remains one of my favorite remote campgrounds and the big boulder creek is so cool. Especially when the salmon are up.

This is a remote camp area with no potable water or electricity. Camp is fifteen miles in off the main road, the last three or four miles of road is rarely maintained and riddled with potholes. You loose cell service before you even leave the main. There are several locals selling bundles of wood along the main road, there's no seasoned wood available on site. Occasionally rounds are found in the area from culling of hazardous trees, by the park service. Beautiful swift running creek about thirty feet across, up stream a small natural dammed area creates a pool for monitored play. Campsite #1 has a large shelter made of salvaged old growth logs, three large picnic tables, one inside the shelter, room for a couple tents and two vehicles. Several outhouses looks like they are maintained every few days, but bring extra tp. Garbage bins for everyday trash. Creek runs past many of the campsites, leveled area for one large 5-6 person tent but usually room for another smaller one. Elevation of campground provides natural light until 9:30 10pm in the summer. Pay station for extra vehicles or unreserved camping.

We love the quiet, serenity, and beauty of this campground. We stayed in spot #1 which came with a log shelter and was right on the creek. There isn't a camp host anymore so bathrooms weren't as well attended to as they were when we camped here a few years ago, bring toilet paper to be safe! There is no water also but garbage service is provided. Last time we were here in later August and wenwere able to see salmon spawning, think we were too early this year. There is a great beach that is perfect for wading in the water or reading a book.

A little remote, nice groomed camping spot, far apart like we like them. Lots of places to explore around the campground