Welcome to Buck Ridge Campground, a primitive camping destination located in Ozark, Illinois, catering to the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. This campground offers a secluded and rustic experience, ideal for those seeking a quiet escape into nature.
Environment and Atmosphere:
Buck Ridge Campground is described as a secluded and quiet location, surrounded by a beautiful lake and forest. The campground has a somewhat abandoned feel, offering a sense of privacy and isolation. The area provides a natural setting with plenty of firewood available. It is important to note that the campground is primitive, with overgrown sites and limited maintenance, creating a truly off-the-grid experience.
Services and Features:
Customer Feedback:
Reviews indicate that the campground was previously overgrown and neglected but has been cleaned up, particularly for the eclipse. It is described as a quiet and secluded location, ideal for those seeking a primitive camping experience. The absence of amenities, including toilets, is emphasized, and campers are advised to pack in and pack out. The availability of firewood and the proximity to the lake are highlighted as positive aspects. Some reviewers recommend keeping this location a "hidden gem" due to its secluded nature and free camping.
Promotional Information:
For local users seeking a free and primitive camping experience in a secluded natural setting, Buck Ridge Campground offers a unique opportunity. With its quiet atmosphere, lake access, and rustic environment, it's ideal for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. However, campers should be prepared for a truly primitive experience with no amenities and a pack in, pack out policy. Check for updates on the campground's condition before planning your trip.
On-site parking
This campground was basically forgotten. Sites are overgrown and need cleaned up to camp... but it's quiet, surrounded by beautiful lake and forest, and with it damn near looking abandoned, i had the place to myself, plenty of firewood, no trash everywhere but just vegitation.. no toilets pack in pack out style camping.. dont tell anyone you found this place 😉, Check out my facebook for more!
This place is definitely open again and free to camp, it was reopened for the eclipse and cleaned up. No Amenities. Does have a gravel boat ramp close by.
We camped here for the eclipse and now we want to come back every year. It was an amazing yet primitive campground.
Dispersed camping on the lakefront
This place isn't in service anymore,although foot traffic is welcome you can't drive in. I camp out there all the time.
Beautiful place. It was quite mostly there were some party boats out. There are a lot of camp spots that are overgrown. But there are some that weren't. The left there are a few that were really nice and you can get the water. There was a big one in the back .