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"Chatfield State Park is a great mixture of access to the outdoors with availability of many of the benefits of a metro area close by."
"This is the first time I’ve found a state park so close to a major metro area!!
Because of its proximity to Denver, Chatfield fills up quickly, so book well in advance."
"The "Buffalo Creek Recreation Area" is ONLY the 35 designated dispersed campsites that start just west of the intersection marked on the map(Redskin Rd/County road 550 AND Deckers Road/hwy 126)."
"Although there are a few actual campgrounds in the Buffalo creek area, there are also quite a few designated dispersed campsites along the road."
$40 - $120 / night
"Regardless, the lake is pretty and the trail is fun for hiking. Word of caution- every year I see/hear about multiple dogs going down the waterfall. No major injuries but it scares the owners."
"The campground and lake are very nice. There are several campsites that sit right on the water. There are also campsites that sit further up on the mountain."
$28 / night
"Welcoming campground, spur trails connecting it straight to the Colorado Trail and other connections in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area."
"We had set up a small tent in a spot in Buffalo Creek and headed out for a hike and when we returned our tent had been stolen. We were just glad that we didn't put everything out."
"My 9 yr old son and I have been “jeeping” around Colorado for about 8 months now. We make it a point to wake up to a different view every day."
"Fun place to camp lots of sites and pretty trails, however this is known for its off-road ATV riders. If you're staying for a night or you're ATV for the weekend this is your spot."
$28 / night
"Very accessible to Deckers. Most of the shops close by 6PM."
"We were able to tube on the river and we were at site five so we had direct access to the river as well. Just as a heads up this is a walk in site, but your cars aren’t parked very far away."
"This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."
"Note: If the GPS takes you to a dirt road with a closed gate at the end, get back on the highway and take the next exit to the park entrance."
$24 / night
"Right on the South Platte River where you can walk straight out your tent and into the streams. Very well supervised, clean bathrooms, trash dumps."
"Plenty of room for the dogs and kids to play away from the road and river. There are multiple trails to the river at the back of the sites. River is cold this time of year but clean."
"Each of them have a parking area right along the road with a fire ring a short distance away surrounded by awesome rock outcroppings."
"This is now my favorite campsite in Colorado. Just an hour from Denver… nice road… large campsites with fire pits, hiking trails. Minutes from fishing. Perfect!!"
$24 / night
"There a several sites near the water and some closer to the road side. It's a beautiful area but it is a small Campground so keep that in mind."
"Nice area, clean sites, clean restrooms, close to the river, lots of trees."
ScoutHey everyone, just wanted to leave a little review about Golden Terrace, South. This is actually a nice campground with some very close together spots, but very quiet people for the most part. We’ve been here for two months and I’ve enjoyed it thoroughly . The shower house facilities is extremely well kept , and has reliable hot water. As for cost cost to park your rather high, I would encourage someone to mix this with Boondocking .
LegendI have a front wheel drive Promaster and it wasn’t impossible, but it didn’t give me the warm and fuzzies trying to get up there. A lot of private property and all just very scrunched. Hard to turn around. Don’t recommend it.
ScoutThis campground is exceptionally nice and the staff is amazing, but if you are in a tent there is a lot of noise pollution from the interstate and trains that come by at all hours of the night blaring their horns.
ScoutVery popular spot for ATVs so it was pretty loud the entire time we were there, but overall not too bad - ended up finding a spot further down the road which I think helped
ScoutJust a dirt spot, not very level, fire ring next to the rocky drop off. Extra dusty, people have dumped trash in the area be careful.
GuideVery nice quiet stay in the woods. All camp sites are very easy to get to and nicely groomed. Very pleasant stay. Got below freezing so be ready for the cold.
TravelerI loved this place! We had great views, it was a little on the colder side (May) with nights getting to 24, but the days where a cool, cloudy 50, which is a quite agreeable temperature in Colorado, even the native Texans we had visiting were warm with a sweater.
This is a great place to go, there are fire rings along rock creek road that where large. If you go into the trails, just know which trail you're on and look at a map!
We stayed down 129, it is essential that you have a high clearance 4x4/Truck to get back into those areas. There are dirt bikes and side by sides as well as 4 wheelers that ride through there but it is mostly a hunting area.
Camp at fire rings, and keep it clean, there are small creeks in the area you can find if you're willing to put in the walk! I will be going back here, again
TravelerSuper nice campsite, kind host, if you’re planning on fishing there just get ready for the river to be super crowded
GuideStayed in a hike in site. The hike is amazing and beautiful but sucks with gear if you use the trail near the water. Teamwork, determination and a cart are mandatory if you take this route. With no gear it’s the best hike I’ve been on. There is another trail that bypasses the difficult obstacles and is much easier and takes half the time. It starts at the pit toilets by site 901 and takes you to 920, 921 much quicker.
Camping near Buffalo Creek, Colorado, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Buffalo Creek, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground details to make the most of your trip!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Buffalo Creek, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 355 campgrounds and RV parks near Buffalo Creek, CO and 109 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Buffalo Creek, CO is Chatfield State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 75 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 109 free dispersed camping spots near Buffalo Creek, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Buffalo Creek, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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