Free dispersed camping along Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Buckboard Cove sits off dirt roads that can be rough with ruts and potholes, particularly after wet weather. Smaller vehicles and trailers up to 19 feet have made the drive without issue, though the roads demand caution. Sites sit close to the water, though finding a level spot near the shoreline takes some scouting. Antelope, deer, and birds are regularly spotted in the area. Weekdays tend to be quiet; boaters and UTV riders arrive in greater numbers on weekends. The nearby Buckboard Crossing Campground has a boat launch and vault toilet, and a Maverik in town provides free dump and water services when the campground spigot is off. Campers exploring campgrounds around Flaming Gorge Reservoir National Recreation Area will find additional options including Buckboard Wash - Dispersed about a mile east.
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Map & DirectionsBuckboard Cove Dispersed Campsite is located in Wyoming near Manila
Coordinates
41.23362539475049 N
109.60708384100444 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- 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)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 40 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 48 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 8 min from Provo, UT







