State Park
Lower Buck Creek
Fremont National Forest · Silver Lake, OR
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About
Lower Buck Creek is located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. The small stream is surrounded by pastoral meadows and a mixed conifer forest. Lower Buck Creek’s elevation tips 5000 feet.Hunter groups and small family reunions are typical groups that enjoy this rustic forest camp. This campground has five camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and one vault toilet. Remember to park your vehicle a minimum of 200 feet from the creek.Lower Buck Creek is ideal for wildlife viewing (deer and elk), photography, and relaxing. You can also fish for Brook trout in the creek and stroll along the perennial stream that flows from Yamsay Mountain.There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Day use parking is available at this site.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
In this park
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Aspen Ridge Nordic Trail
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5.5 mi459 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Mtr4015117
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0.9 mi577 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Quartz Nordic East Loop
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8.7 mi840 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult
Mtr3678021
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1.1 mi108 ftgain
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Nordic Trail #146B
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1.7 mi285 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Spur to Drake Peak
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5.4 mi1,709 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult
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Trails near Lower Buck Creek
Bluebuck Trail
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9.5 mi1,076 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Southern Oregon Intertie Trail
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1.9 mi187 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Southern Oregon Intertie Trail
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14.5 mi3,196 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Fremont National Recreation Trail
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1.4 mi43 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Antler Loop Trail
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1.4 mi39 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Auger Valley Trail
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0.5 mi
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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