About Buffalo Campground
Number of accommodations: 26
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and well-maintained facilities, making it a popular choice for campers. Reviewers appreciate the campground's proximity to hiking and biking trails, alongside the friendly camp host. However, some noted a lack of water and occasional noise issues, particularly from nearby generators and dogs.
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and well-maintained facilities, making it a popular choice for campers. Reviewers appreciate the campground's proximity to hiking and biking trails, alongside the friendly camp host. However, some noted a lack of water and occasional noise issues, particularly from nearby generators and dogs.
Review Summary
Amy F
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BUFF
Overall, very good experience. The host was friendly and energetic, which is always appreciated. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. The reserved sites on the west end 4, 5, 6 7 etc) are level and easy to set up. Some of the sites on the east end are really washed out and really tough to level a camper or pop-up.
If you are going to camp, I highly recommend the sites on the outer-ring, which have incredible access to the forest and areas for kids to explore and play.
Absolutely amazing access to the Colorado Trail and bike paths. 5 stars for MTB enjoyment.
I gave 4 stars b/c no water always makes camping more challenging.
Dan V
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BUFF
Nice campground. Clean, spacious sites.
Carla M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BUFF
Great peaceful spot. We love the access to trails and the quite environment there
Tom N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BUFF
Always love the mountain biking there and the shade of the trees at camp.
Pat M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BUFF
The campground was quiet and beautiful. Road to get to it was narrow and curvy. The host was helpful and friendly, gave me a map and recommended a nice hike. Bring your own maps as there is no cell reception.
Hannah D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BUFF
Not too far from home but still quiet and beautiful! Great site for our first camping experience with our infant.
Robert B
VerifiedJune 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BUFF
Checked in early Tuesday, left midday Thursday in mid June, 2024. The bad: Outhouses were never cleaned in spite of the host saying he cleans them daily as a part of his duties. No bear lockers in spite of warnings about bears. (A hiker we met on the Colorado Trail said he saw a black bear about four miles from the campground.) Fee was high considering there was no water. Do not stay in sites 1 through 6 if you have a dog. They are close to the host who has three huskies that may make your dog nervous. The good: several very good hiking and biking trails less than a quarter mile away, including the Colorado trail. Good shade. Good fire rings and picnic tables. Most sites have level parking for camper vans.
Keith D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BUFF
It was a great experience! The sites looked pretty close together where we were (site 22), but was perfect for us since there were no other campers around. The camp host was friendly and readily available, and the site/bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There is absolutely no cell service so you'll need to go for a drive until you get a bar or two. We will definitely be back!
Sara H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BUFF
Very nice campground that is really uncrowded on weekdays. The camp host was great and does a good job keeping the campground up. The trail access is wonderful and the mountain biking is fantastic!
Debbie H
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BUFF
Our campground was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The firepit was fairly full with ashes but other than that, it was a lovely spot.
Location Buffalo Campground
Address:
28718 Redskin Creek Rd.
Bailey, CO, 80421
United States
From Denver, travel southwest on Highway 285. Turn south on Jefferson County Road 126 and travel 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 550 and drive 5 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3416 / -105.33
Elevation: 2227 feet
Policies & Rules
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No water available. Bring all the water you will need for your stay. |
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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 |
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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations |
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The campground has first-come, first-served sites |
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Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
