Summary
The campground has 28 first-come-first-serve campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing nearby. The best time to visit is from July to September, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The campground has no potable water, so visitors should bring their own. Overall, Buckner Camping Area is a great destination for those seeking a peaceful camping experience in a beautiful natural setting.
Nearby Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations |
|---|---|
Buckner
|
|
Thunder Basin Hiker
|
|
Two Mile
|
|
Trapper Lake Outlet
|
|
Flat Creek
|
|
Thunder Basin Stock
|
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salix Creek At S Cascade Gl Near Marblemount
|
0cfs |
Thunder Creek Near Newhalem
|
301cfs |
Stehekin River At Stehekin
|
640cfs |
Newhalem Creek Near Newhalem
|
30cfs |
Skagit River At Newhalem
|
4030cfs |
Cascade River At Marblemount
|
494cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
|
NOHRSC PARK CREEK RIDGE
|
0" |
|
PARK CREEK RIDGE
|
0" |
|
NOHRSC THUNDER BASIN
|
1" |
|
THUNDER BASIN
|
1" |
|
NOHRSC SWAMP CREEK
|
1" |
|
RAINY PASS
|
0" |
River Runs
-
Headwaters To Mouth At Diablo Lake
-
Headwaters And Includes Four Remaining Unnamed Tributaries To Cottonwood Campground
-
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bridge Creek
-
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Stehekin River
-
Headwaters To Confluence With Stehekin River