Best Campgrounds near Buford, WY

Stunning location with many campsites available. I only stopped overnight on a rainy day, but this place looks like it would be an awesome summer spot.

Vault toilets at campsite, quarter operated showers and flush toilets at the visitor center.

Curt Gowdy State Park is a beautiful area with a lot to offer. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon, so it took a little time to find a good camping spot, but we eventually found a nice, semi-secluded site near the water. The park has plenty of vault toilets spread throughout, and the main visitor building has access to indoor bathrooms, a water fountain for filling personal bottles, a vending machine with a few soda options, and showers(about 50 cents for 3 minutes, if I remember correctly).We hiked several trails and saw lots of fishing spots definitely a great stop for anyone who loves outdoor activities. It was a little windy during our stay, but thats expected in this area. The campground itself is well maintained, and even though there is no dump station, there are water spouts(although they were turned off during our visit).What really stood out was the helpfulness of the park staff. During a sudden snowstorm that caused I-80 to close, we thought our propane might run out(it didn't), and weren't able to refill on propane because of road closure. We were able to move to an electric site for an extra$10 and the staff even loaned us a space heater just in case. We were very grateful for their kindness and support during an unexpected situation. Overall, a great state park with beautiful views, helpful amenities, and outstanding staff. We camped at Curt Gowdy State Park in a Travel Trailer.

First time there was around 1978. Been our favorite since. The lake is magnificent, complete with islands, giant boulders, and peaceful beyond belief. One thing that

is difficult explain why, is that every Sunset is stunningly beautiful. Have seen rainstorms that are powerful, as with all Colorado sites. We had an experience @

Lake Granby where it rained heavy the entire weekend, was not a great weekend.

After you have been to Dowdy the first time, it "gets in your blood" and likely will

be your instant go to campground.

We stayed at Cheyenne RV Resort by RJourney for 6 nights while we worked remotely and needed a stable spot for the week. The park was very straightforward all sites were pull-through, which made setup and departure easy.There was a decent amount of space to walk our dog around the perimeter of the park, and while there's a small off-leash dog run, we appreciated the multiple poop bag stations throughout. We were able to receive a couple of Amazon deliveries without issue, which was a big plus.We didnt really interact much with the staff, so cant speak to that part. The showers were a bit tight but were clean and heated a nice touch. Theres also a gas station just down the road for any quick essentials.Overall, it was a solid and easy stay. Nothing fancy, but also nothing to complain about. We'd stay again if we pass through Cheyenne.

While the park initially seemed promising, our experience quickly took a turn due to ongoing electrical issues and unprofessional management. Staff were not only rude but also inconsistent and overly strict with selective enforcement of rules. For example, we were told our dogs' leashes were too long, despite seeing several others with dogs off-leash or on even longer leads—some reaching the road. Our dogs remained within our designated area at all times.

There was also constant confusion regarding what was allowed outside—one day items were prohibited, the next they were permitted, all while others had the same items out without issue.

For the price range of $1,500 to $25,000, we expected a far better experience. Save your money and consider a quality hotel or a well-managed RV park instead. We will not be returning.

We spent a late summer weekend here on a last-minute whim. Unfortunately, this place books up well in advance like most NFS campgrounds in Colorado. But if you get lucky, you can catch a last-minute opening from someone's cancellation. Our site was a little further from others than most, backed up to open space with beautiful sunsets, and bonus! These sites have electricity, which is somewhat rare. Even better, the bathrooms are very clean and have electricity too. The lake is beautiful, great for fishing or paddle boarding (not swimming), and the walk around the lake is pleasant.

Stayed 5 days here (stat limit 16 days). Close to Summit Rest Area (potable water March-October, flush toilets), Laramie for restocks, and the Vedauwoo Recreation Area. So much free camping here, only downsides are wind, & road noise. Absolutely beautiful views of the valley. Would stay again 100%

Loved this place. Great rocks, great locations great wildlife.

Yes you can hear the Interstate but it's great wondering where the semis are off to at sunset.

Loads of cones to get fire started and don't miss the beaver pond. It's got beavers and moose!

Facilities limited but great and clean

Sites are fairly close together strung out along the lake edge. In September, lake level is purposefully lowered about 20 feet from summer levels. None the less, you can still launch a canoe from your campsite or fish. Just need to walk down to water edge. Pit toilets. Water available. Flush heads at launch ramp (third of mile walk) and visitor center(about 2 miles) T-Mobile coverage nearly non existent with just sporadic 1 bar LTE. 5G at visitor center. Camp store across road. Fair amount of traffic on road, but not annoying.

Calm during week. Busy on weekend. Sites are level. Few tents. Some sites better than others for tent on grass. Electricity to help keep camper cool. T-Mobile 5G. Very good coverage. Free showers and clean restrooms make this a good place to hang out near Loveland. Bike path runs past camp. Lake launch ramp and swim beach in season. Playgrounds. Could use more shade.

It’s an open area, ie no shade and it’s simple boondocking (which we like). Peaceful, open area, minimal sites with good views and also had some horse petting time.

Stayed here over a weekend and wanted to stay longer. Pulled our 33’ travel trailer and there were good spots off the road.