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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.
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.
Drove all the way there, and its closed. All the gates to the site areas are closed. One gate is open and all thats there is a fee board and a toilet. Super bummed.
The area itself is really pretty but the campgrounds are limited especially on weekends and holidays. Must pay full price for “campsites” that don’t have any tent spaces available.
Jim was very friendly and offer us a spot to wait for the next day when few more spots free up. Very friendly and clean camp site, great hikes around.
The campground is perfectly situated to experience the eastern sierras without too much crowding. No bear boxes but the vault toilets are a nice convenience. Lots of campsites to choose from. The campground host was wonderful and the sites were clean.
