About this place

Buckeye Recreation Area sits at an elevation of 7600 ft on the west side of the La Sal Mountains surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. It is most easily accessible from the town of Paradox, CO and is a popular fishing and camping location in the mountains. The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir. The recreation area is spread out around the reservoir and consists of the Pioneer Campground (30 single family reservable campsites and one reservable group site), a boat ramp for small fishing boats (5 HP motor limit and wakeless speed, a day-use picnic area, and 18 less developed dispersed campsites scattered around the reservoir. Campsites in the Pioneer Campground include graveled parking spurs, concrete picnic tables, fire rings, a utility table, and access to a vault toilet. Please call the Moab Ranger District at(435) 259-7155if you need additional information. A fee is charged.