Established Camping
Lower Buck Creek Campground
Lower Buck Creek Campground is situated in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Crater Lake National Park and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Fremont-Winema National Forest
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.
Location
Lower 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
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Bend
- 2 hrs 27 min from Medford
- 2 hrs 53 min from Grants Pass
- 2 hrs 56 min from Eugene