USDA Forest Service · Wyoming
Buckboard Crossing
USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States · in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 59
- Hookups
- 7 electric, 51 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 15
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,109 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BUCKBOARD C.G. (NFSR 60010) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Ashley National Forest
- Nearest town
- GREEN RIVER
- Address
- STAR RT 1, GREEN RIVER, WY, 82935
- Phone
- 435-784-3445
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Marina, Swimming, Water Skiing
59 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Fees
Standard Electric sites charge the base rate (displayed below) and a separate fee for electricity.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 9° | -8° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 13° | -13° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 1° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 26° | 14° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 39° | 11° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 50° | 38° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 59° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 56° | 48° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 25° | 86° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 35° | 8° | 73° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 24° | 0° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 10° | -4° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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