Buffalo Springs
Buffalo Springs is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.03389, -105.98917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Buffalo Springs
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. 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. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BV Overlook Camp & Lodging · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 37 designated routes (68 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Springs | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Springs Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Weston Pass | National forest campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| Mushroom Gulch Site 3 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Horseshoe | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Horseshoe Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.