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Campground
Buffalo Springs
PSICCNear Hartsel, Colorado
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.
Buffalo Springs
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.
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.
Need to Know
- 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.
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.
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.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 74 Lake George CO 80827
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Fairplay, take Highway 285 south for about 12.5 miles, just 3 miles past County Road 22 turnoff. Turn right onto Forest Road 431 and continue one mile to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 012, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BUFFALO SPRINGS , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
