Within Fremont National Forest, Lower Buck Creek Campground provides a forested setting alongside Buck Creek in central Oregon. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which combines wooded sites with some open terrain areas near the water. Creek access allows for basic water activities, while the forest canopy offers natural shade throughout most of the site.
The campground sits roughly 10 miles from Silver Lake, accessible via forest roads that may require attention during wet conditions. Upper Buck Creek operates nearby for additional capacity. Campers should bring their own water and be prepared for limited cell service in this remote forest location.
Description
Lower Buck Creek is located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. The small stream is surrounded by pastoral meadows and a mixed conifer forest. Lower Buck Creek’s elevation tips 5000 feet. Hunter groups and small family reunions are typical groups that enjoy this rustic forest camp. This campground has five camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and one vault toilet. Remember to park your vehicle a minimum of 200 feet from the creek. Lower Buck Creek is ideal for wildlife viewing (deer and elk), photography, and relaxing. You can also fish for Brook trout in the creek and stroll along the perennial stream that flows from Yamsay Mountain. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Day use parking is available at this site.
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Location
Public CampgroundLower Buck Creek Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
Lower Buck Creek Campground is located 25 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. From the Silver Lake, OR take Highway 31 west for about 1.5 miles then turn on County Road 4-10 (also known as Bear Flat Road). County Highway 4-10 will become Forest Service (FS) Road 2804. From FS Road 2804, turn left onto FS Road 2804013 and Lower Buck Creek Campground will be at the end of the road. Vicinity map
Coordinates
43.06948531 N
121.24628727 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 27 min from Medford, OR
- 2 hrs 53 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 2 hrs 56 min from Eugene, OR
