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TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
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Several RV parks near Buffalo Creek offer full hookups for motorhome travelers. Dakota Ridge RV Park in Golden provides big rig-friendly sites with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Clear Creek RV Park, also in Golden, maintains paved pull-through rv pads but operates seasonally from May through September. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney in Wheat Ridge accommodates large motorhomes with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options. Most parks feature asphalt or concrete pads with minimal spacing between neighboring sites. "Sites are pretty tight and maneuvering takes attention. Very nice place and maintained well," noted one visitor about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Access to these motorhome-friendly parks requires navigating mountain roads with occasional steep grades. Many Buffalo Creek area RV sites fill quickly during summer weekends and fall color season, making advance reservations essential. Parks closer to Denver like Dakota Ridge and Applewood offer laundry facilities and reliable cell service, while those in more remote locations may have limited connectivity. Dump stations are available at all the major RV parks. Pet policies vary between locations - some parks allow pets but restrict portable pens or tethering, requiring dogs to remain on short leashes. Winter travelers should note that while some parks like Dakota Ridge remain open year-round, mountain elevation parks often close during snowy months due to access limitations.
Best RV Campgrounds near Buffalo Creek (256)
1. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
"Perfect location on the edge of the city. Easy access to highways and the city. It is pricey and there are many rules but it is full service with a very friendly staff."
2. Clear Creek RV Park
"Stayed here for a month and a half with electric only (full hook up spots for extended stays were already taken but that was okay). Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating."
"Had a back-in full-hookups site that backed up to the walking path/sidewalk beside the river. Our site was long enough to stay hooked up."
from $68 - $85 / night
Check Availability3. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
"Clean place right in town but has a woodsy feel to it has decent amenities and feels really safe. Its close to town whixh is great if you need any supplies or just need to get something hot to eat."
from $30 - $110 / night
Check Availability4. Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney
"Good location close to interstate to access all the cool towns and site seeing west of Denver."
"When I walked in the office, I was greeted by 5 wonderful sweet dogs. I love dogs so there couldn't have been a better greeting. Kathy was very friendly and helpful."
5. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"Super close to pikes peak entrance and town, but still quiet. Super packed, lots of long term tenants. GREAT SHOWERS & laundry!"
"Convenient location close to the park and the town shops. Lots of amenities at the campgrounds including very clean bathrooms and showers. Good WiFi available."
6. Pikes Peak RV Park
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms. Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
7. Idaho Springs RV Campground
"If you are looking for a seamless mountain getaway, this park in Idaho Springs is a must-visit."
"Well kept, very clean restrooms, showers, laundry. Close to sooo much."
from $65 - $120 / night
Check Availability8. Denver Meadows RV Park
"It is a no thrills,Quiet,peaceful,full hook-ups kind of park.little expensive but one cost covers everything.plus it is a all season park."
"Haven't had any problems, it was quite, and peaceful. Lots of good food nearby."
9. Tiger Run RV Resort
"We stayed in March for some spring skiing. Not only was it one of few if not the only park open during the winter months but is located right in between Breckenridge, Keystone and A Basin."
"We had a great stay at Tiger Run RV Resort in Breckenridge! The mature trees throughout the resort make it feel private and relaxing, and the full-hookup sites were spacious and convenient."
from $105 / night
Check Availability10. Middlefork RV Resort
"Amazing view, great sites Pizza place on site
Pet friendly
Small catch and release trout pond on site"
"The sites are all gravel, ours was nice and level. You can get either full hookups or water/electric only. There is a dump station on site. You can pan for gold or trout fish right at the campground."
from $17 - $665 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 12 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 44 min from Greeley, CO
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RV Park Reviews near Buffalo Creek, CO
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Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
Kevin H.
ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake Wellington is a beautiful family and dog friendly campground just about 90 minutes from Denver. There are 75 sites, and even when it's pretty full they are decently spaced out that you don't feel too on top of other guests. We brought our dogs and a group of friends and had a great few nights, even seeing Bald Eagles mating!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
- MMary A.Scout
Forest Road 332 Dispersed
No T-Mobile signal
Rough road but doable in a minivan. About 12 minutes from Nederland, which had a lot of good restaurants, bars, and a fair size grocery store. Saw a moose and mountain lion.
- LLori M.
GuideMueller State Park Campground
Nice and well kept
Our Campsite was nice, very clean and well kept. It did seems like the sites were a bit to close together and every spot filled. Pads were level, area around the picnic table spacious. Pit toilets were clean. The dump station was very nice and easy to use. We were driving down through Colorado to view the Fall Aspen leaves. I wish we would have stayed longer at this campsite. We stayed at the Conifer Ridge loop site 46 ...
- RRyan U.Scout
Badger Flats
No longer free!
We absolutely love Badger Flats, and even though it’s no longer free ($15/night), it’s still our go-to campground. If you don’t mind the occasional dirt bike/ATV and no services, and love a beautiful area with camp spots spread out - then go to BF.
Guide to Buffalo Creek
Most rv parks near Buffalo Creek provide amenities for short stays within driving distance to Denver attractions. Buffalo Creek sits at 7,400 feet elevation in the Pike National Forest where summer temperatures typically range from 45°F at night to 80°F during the day. Road access to camping locations often involves navigating mountain terrain with occasional steep sections and limited cell reception in more remote areas.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Several creeks and small lakes near Buffalo Creek provide fishing access. At Middlefork RV Resort in nearby Fairplay, campers can enjoy "on site gold panning" and "a small catch and release trout pond on site," according to visitors.
Hiking trails: The area offers numerous hiking options from beginner to advanced difficulty levels. Clear Creek RV Park provides easy access to "a gorgeous walking path to the mountains" and is "within immediate walking distance to multiple breweries and restaurants, and extremely accessible to the mountains," as one camper noted.
Mountain biking: Buffalo Creek is known for technical mountain biking trails that attract riders throughout the warmer months. Near Garden of the Gods RV Resort, "there are lots of paths and locals parks to adventure around. Tubing & swimming in the creek is wonderful especially in summertime. Our favorite is the fishing, so much fun fishing in all the different spots along the creek."
What campers like
Close proximity to Denver: Many RV parks provide convenient access to city attractions while staying in mountain surroundings. Dakota Ridge RV Park is popular because it "allows easy access to Denver, Golden, and the foothills. Campers are close together, but there are some mature trees. This campground is nicer than most that provide access to Denver."
Urban amenities: The rv parks Buffalo Creek visitors choose often include facilities not found in more remote camping. "Staff were very polite and helpful. This is a great base camp for exploring Denver as well as Jefferson and Clear Creek counties," a Dakota Ridge RV Park visitor explained, also noting the campground "has a pool and hot tub."
Views and wildlife: Many Buffalo Creek area campers enjoy mountain scenery and wildlife sightings. Diamond Campground & RV Park features "wildlife right outside our door every morning" according to one review, while another mentioned "Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
What you should know
Site variations: RV park sites range widely in size, levelness and spacing. At Pikes Peak RV Park, "Sites are very close together. Friendly helpful staff. Bathrooms clean well maintained," observed one visitor. Diamond Campground has "lots of pine trees and most spots are pull through. Some sites are a little close together but not all of them."
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping options become limited as some facilities close. Applewood RV Resort, formerly called Prospect RV Park, is described as "good for what it is. If you want to be close to the city and have easy access to any kind of shopping imaginable, this will meet your needs." However, another review clarifies, "this is not the place to go to get out into the wild."
Pricing differences: Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground costs concern some visitors: "Its a small campground nice people level sites, but you are stacked up. The have a laundry and bathrooms that are good. They did give us a 10% discount. I guess the 74.00 a night is what got me."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds offer recreation specifically designed for children. Garden of the Gods RV Resort has "a rather extensive arcade for kids and me, cute kid bungalow" according to reviews, though another visitor noted "the play set for kids is small."
Supervised water activities: Creeks provide family recreation but require caution. One family at Pikes Peak RV Park enjoyed that "this RV campground is along the creek that runs through Manitou Springs. We specifically asked for a creekside spot. I slept great listening to the creek. Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms."
Pet policy restrictions: Many parks limit how pets can be contained outside. Dakota Ridge RV Park has specific rules where "portable dog pens are not allowed. Tethering is not allowed... At this park they can only be on a 6 ft leash attached to a human. They have a dog 'area' instead of a fenced dog park where they can play a little."
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Some Buffalo Creek area RV sites require additional equipment for proper setup. At Clear Creek RV Park, "Sites 8 & 9 are extremely unlevel, but the other sites are pretty fine," while another visitor to Diamond Campground noted "Sites are not level, bring proper equipment for leveling."
Hook-up placement: Water and sewer connections aren't standardized across all parks. At Applewood RV Resort, "the sewer is 6 inches above grade and slinky support wasn't tall enough. You might be lifting your hose to assist emptying," reported one RVer.
Reservation timing: Competition for RV spaces intensifies during peak seasons. The staff at Clear Creek RV Park is "extremely helpful and accommodating. They have extremely clean bath houses cleaned daily and coin-op laundry (office has quarters available)," though this park "operates seasonally from May through September."
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