Buckboard Crossing Campground

in Ashley National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
45 ft
Sites
59
Electric hookups
Yes
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Buckboard Crossing Campground

Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is situated in a high desert landscape with sagebrush and a few scattered trees. Natural shade is minimal. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fish cleaning station. Buckboard Marina has a boat ramp, boat rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries. Non-campers can use the shower facilities for a small fee. A dump station and trash collection is located on-site. Don’t Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Nearby Attractions: Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.

Before you go

Season

May – September

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$20/night for a single unit and $28/night for a single electric site. • Electricity is available at some sites for and an extra fee • Sanitation Station to all users for a fee • Showers are available for a fee for non-campers The single site fee covers the cost of 1 vehicle. Each single site’s maximum capacity is 2 vehicles. There will be an extra vehicle fee for the second vehicle collected on site. 2 vehicles = 1 sleeping unit (trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, RV, etc) + 1 passenger vehicle or 2 passenger vehicles. There is not room for 2 sleeping units.

Hours

Campround reservations are available from 5/11 to 9/2

Scenic drives that pass close

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