BUCKBOARD CROSSING
Mc Kinnon, Wyoming · USDA Forest Service

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About
Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.The campground consists of 66 single-family campsites, most of which can be reserved. Several sites in Loop A have electrical hookups. Most sites have a shade cabana, picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites have grills and/or fire rings. Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are provided. Non-campers can use the shower facilities for a small fee. A dump station is located on-site.The campground is situated in a high desert landscape with sagebrush and a few scattered trees. Natural shade is minimal. Typical weather ranges from warm days to cool nights.Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.Fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fish cleaning station. Buckboard Marina has boat rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries.
Directions
On Highway 530, travel 25 miles south from Green River, Wyoming. Go 2 miles east on Forest Road 009 to the campground, adjacent to Buckboard Marina.
Location
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Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City / area
- Mc Kinnon
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Ashley National Forest
- Campsites
- 58
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $33–$45 / night
- Rating
- 3.63 / 5 (70 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
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