Mountain bikers and creek enthusiasts find themselves drawn to this 36-site Forest Service campground where Buffalo Creek flows nearby and trail access begins steps from camp. The established campground sits along a dirt road that can turn rough during wet conditions, requiring careful navigation but rewarding visitors with spacious sites that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
Sites vary considerably in their level terrain, with some offering better tent-friendly spots than others. Many feature adequate spacing between neighbors and decent shade coverage from surrounding conifers. Kristyn E. notes "Sites at the Buffalo CG are generally spacious and have a level of privacy between one another," though finding level ground for tents can prove challenging at certain sites. The campground operates with both reservable sites and first-come, first-served options (sites 29-38), with weekends filling quickly due to proximity to Denver.
Buffalo Creek's renowned trail system connects directly from the campground, making this a prime staging area for mountain biking adventures. Creek access provides opportunities for cooling off after rides, though fishing prospects appear limited based on visitor reports. The area also serves as a gateway to Colorado Trail connections and other Buffalo Creek Recreation Area trails. Bears frequent the area, particularly around the dumpster facilities, requiring proper food storage practices.
Vault toilets and a camp host provide basic services, though water availability can be inconsistent season to season. Stephanie F. mentions "No water is a bit of a hassle but manageable" while appreciating other amenities like "plenty of shade, plenty of hammock trees." The $28 nightly fee covers the May through September season, with reservations recommended for weekend visits to secure spots in this popular recreation hub.
Description
Overview
Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking and trout fishing.
Recreation
The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is home to a 40-mile trail system most popular with mountain bikers, but hikers and horseback riders enjoy the area as well. Several trailheads are within walking distance of the campground. The Lost Creek Wilderness Area can be accessed via the Colorado Trail, which stretches nearly 500 miles from Denver to Durango. Buffalo Creek is a popular fishing stream for brook trout.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with accessible picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. No hookups are available.
Natural Features
The campground is situated near Buffalo Creek at an elevation of 7,400 feet in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Summer temperatures are mild and range from 75-80 degrees during the day to 55-65 degrees at night.
Nearby Attractions
The drive along County Road 126 southwest from Pine Junction affords magnificent views of the valleys below. Pikes Peak, at 14,110 feet, can be seen in the distance and other prominent rock formations present themselves throughout the scenic drive.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuffalo Campground is located in Colorado near Buffalo Creek
Directions
From Denver, travel southwest on Highway 285. Turn south on Jefferson County Road 126 and travel 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 550 and drive 5 miles to the campground.
Address
28718 Redskin Creek Rd.
Bailey, CO 80421
Coordinates
39.3415944 N
105.329625 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 32 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 41 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 1 min from Pueblo, CO
