Buffalo Springs
Campground · Colorado · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 9,193 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Buffalo Springs Campground sits on a rolling hillside in the San Isabel National Forest, providing an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
Recreation
Picnicking and wildlife watching are also great activities. Look out for sightings of mule deer, bald eagles and chipmunks. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are also provided on-site.Facilities
Campsites are widely spaced. Parking aprons are dirt and rocky and fit a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. Amenities include campfire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and parking for up to two vehicles.Natural Features
Tucked in a stand of aspen, spruce and other mixed conifers, Buffalo Springs offers private, secluded campsites. At 9,000 feet altitude, the campground maintains a glowing reputation as a place for excellent mountain views.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Nearby Attractions
The nearest large fishing and boating lake is Antero Reservoir, the first man-made lake to be built on the South Platte River. The lake produces trophy class fish, including rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The facts
- Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: BUFFALO SPRINGS
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
- 1 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
18 campsites at Buffalo Springs
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 003 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 004 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 005 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 006 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 007 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 008 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 009 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 010 - Host | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Management | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | |
| 011 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 14 ft | 8 | |
| 012 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 14 ft | 8 | |
| 013 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | |
| 014 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | |
| 015 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | |
| 016 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | |
| 017 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 018 | BUFFALO SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 |
Getting there
39.03389, -105.98917 · 39°2'2.0"N 105°59'21.0"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Buffalo Springs
- Can you reserve a site at Buffalo Springs?
- Yes, Buffalo Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Buffalo Springs have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Buffalo Springs?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Buffalo Springs?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Buffalo Springs.
- Are campfires allowed at Buffalo Springs?
- Campfires are allowed at Buffalo Springs. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Buffalo Springs also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buffalo Springs's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites m
Restrictions:
- Pets must be on a leash at all times within the campground.
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
- Campfires are resrtricted to fire rings only. Be sure any campfire is completely extinguished before leaving.
- No more than a 14 consecutive night stay in campground.
- Eight people may stay on any one site.
- Facility roads are not paved.
Accessibility:
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Camping near Buffalo Springs
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- South Park Ranger District 13 mi · Facility
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- Sunnyside Fishing Site 18.3 mi · Facility
- Dexter Point Boating Site 18.4 mi · Facility
- Whistler Point 19.1 mi · Facility
- Interlaken Historic Resort 19.4 mi · Facility
- Mount Elbert Picnic Area 19.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-18.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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