Buck Lake Campground

Area Status: Open

Small, quiet forested campground. Boat landing, adequate for small crafts. Successful fishing early in the year. Lake stocked. Mountain biking opportunites. Maximum length of site is 25 feet.

Title:	Buck Lake Campground Sign
Date:	07/23/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A picture of the entrance sign to the Buck Lake Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Title:	Buck Lake Campground Campsite
Date:	07/23/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A picture of a typical campsite in the Buck Lake Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Title:	Buck Lake Campground Buck Lake
Date:	07/23/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	A picture of Buck Lake as viewed from the Buck Lake Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Title:	Buck Lake Campground Buck Lake2
Date:	07/23/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	Buck Lake as viewed from Buck Lake Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

Title:	Buck Lake Campground Buck Lake3
Date:	07/23/2009
Forest Name:	Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location:	Methow Valley Ranger District
Credit:	Melissa Days
Description:	Buck Lake as viewed from Buck Lake Campground
Source:	USDA Forest Service

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	For current conditions and water availability, go to: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices
Reservations:	First Come First Served
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	$10/Night for single unit, $5 per extra vehicle.(2 vehicles per site maximum) 2 tents or 1 tent and 1 RV maiximum per site
Open Season:	May
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	summer
Busiest Season:	summer
Restrictions:	Trailers 25 ft. max. Check Washington State Fishing Regulations. Maximum stay limit is 14 days.
Closest Towns:	Winthrop, WA
Water:	No Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1) Wheel chair accessible
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Methow Valley Ranger District 24 West Chewuch Road Winthrop WA 98862 509-996-4000

General Information

Accessibility:

Snow blocks access roads in winter months.

Directions:

From Winthrop, Washington drive 8 miles north on West Chewuch Road (county road 1213), turn left onto Eightmile Creek Road (forest road 5130), then turn left onto Buck Lake Road (forest road 5130-100) drive for about 1.5 miles to campground.

General Notes:

No trash receptacles are provided.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	7 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None

RV Camping

No. of Sites	7 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking	Native Material
Hookup - Water	No
Hookup - Sewer	No
Size Restrictions	20 ft. max.
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No
No. of Accessible sites	None