The dirt road to Buckeye Campground winds through forested terrain for several miles from Twin Lakes Road, requiring about 30 minutes of careful driving over washboard surfaces. Campers with RVs up to 45 feet can navigate the route, though those with larger rigs often opt to stay in the valley and drive up daily to access the hot springs.
Creek sounds provide a constant backdrop throughout the established campground, where most sites sit within walking distance of Buckeye Creek. Heather P. notes that site 28 "has a path down to the river" with "great shade from the trees," though she warns the grade down to the water is steep. The campground operates from May through October with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Camp hosts maintain the facilities and sell firewood bundles during peak season.
Multiple camping options spread along the access road, from dispersed sites near the creek to the established campground with numbered sites. The lower dispersed areas place campers on both sides of the creek within walking distance of Buckeye Hot Springs, while the upper campground sits about a mile from the thermal pools. A trailhead at the upper campground leads deeper into the canyon for hiking opportunities. Campers should bring their own drinking water, as the campground no longer provides water spigots.
Road conditions vary seasonally, with winter weather potentially requiring four-wheel drive access. The campground rarely fills completely, even on busy weekends, though Mollie M. reports "it can get busy on weekends." Cell service remains spotty throughout the area. Campers can explore places to camp around Bridgeport for additional options, or visit nearby Doc & Al's Robinson Creek Resort for a different experience. The campground works well for those seeking creek access, hot springs proximity, and a base for Eastern Sierra exploration.
Description
Buckeye Campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Hiking along Buckeye Creek into the nearby Hoover Wilderness. Hiking on Eagle Creek to the flanks of Eagle Mountain. Buckeye hot spring (140 degrees F) is just east of the campground. The spring comes out above the creek, over a rock overhang, which creates a cave-like area in the pool. Another small spring is upstream. This is a very popular spring year round. Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds. Trails are nearby to Yosemite. Nearest lakes are four miles from campground. Generally open in late May to late September, weather and condition permitting. ***NO drinkable water available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuckeye Campground is located in California near Bridgeport
Directions
In Bridgeport, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and Twin Lakes Rd., take Twin Lakes Rd. south 7.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Buckeye Rd. and go 2.8 miles to a "Y" intersection and campground sign. Bear left and go 0.7 miles to campground.
Coordinates
38.23652087 N
119.34623767 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/6/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/6/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 6 min from Reno, NV
- 3 hrs 8 min from Modesto, CA
- 3 hrs 10 min from Merced, CA
