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Buffalo Springs Campground in Colorado
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Buffalo Springs Campground

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, PSICC, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Buffalo Springs Campground is a campground in Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Colorado with 17 campsites. Buffalo Springs Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Buffalo Springs Campground is located at 39.0339° N, 105.9892° W.
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Buffalo Springs Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Buffalo Springs Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Buffalo Springs Campground

  • Standard 16
  • Tent 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Buffalo Springs Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BUFFALO SPRINGS loop.

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About Buffalo Springs Campground

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.

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.

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.

Rules and notices at Buffalo Springs Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Buffalo Springs Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevatio

No RV hookups are available

For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal lands.

Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground

ATVs and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.

Reservations are available up to five days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved five days before become ‘walk-up’ and are available on a ‘first come - first serve’ bases.

Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm

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.

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

Buffalo Springs Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Buffalo Springs Campground?

Buffalo Springs Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Buffalo Springs Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Buffalo Springs Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Buffalo Springs Campground have?

Buffalo Springs Campground has 17 campsites.

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