About this campground
Buck Creek Trail (18W01) Difficulty: moderate to difficult Length: 11.25 miles SESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.net Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Black Mountain) The Buck Creek Trailhead (elev. 3060 ft.) is located at the southern end of Hardluck Campground (which is currently Closed) and Forest Service Rd. 8N24. Trailhead parking is located 3.0 miles away at the locked gate off of Los Alamos Road, located adjacent to the southern portion of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. There are no facilities at the parking area or trailhead.
Activities
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Buck Creek - 18W01Los Padres National Forest0 mi
- Tincup Picnic SiteAngeles National Forest3 mi
- Yellowbar Picnic SiteAngeles National Forest3 mi
- Beartrap Picnic SiteAngeles National Forest4 mi
- Goldhill Camping AreaLos Padres National Forest5 mi
- PYRAMID LAKE - EMIGRANT LANDING DAY USE AREAAngeles National Forest5 mi
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Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01 doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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