Buffalo Campground

28718 Redskin Creek Rd., Bailey, Colorado, United States
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BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Buffalo Campground

Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking and trout fishing. 

Available sites

26 total sites
RV Sites 24 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 2 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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26 Sites Available

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🚐 003, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 012, Loop: BUFF Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 013, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 014, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 017, Loop: BUFF Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 018, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: BUFF RV
Pet Friendly · 32 ft long · Gravel

Reviews

132 reviews

Summary

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Buffalo Campground offers a lovely setting with accommodating hosts and clean, spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the beautiful views, ample shade, and access to nearby trails and waterways. Some minor concerns include limited cell service, occasional generator noise, and bathroom maintenance, but overall experiences are positive, with many returning year after year.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 132 reviews

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4 stars 28.8% (38)
3 stars 12.9% (17)
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Keith D

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September 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!

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Sara H

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August 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!

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Sara H

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August 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!

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Debbie H

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July 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.

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Debbie H

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July 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.

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Jennifer M

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July 12, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: BUFF

Great small campground, camp host was friendly and helpful. Even thought some spots will fit long camping trailers, the spots are more tailored to tent campers. Depending on the size of your trailer I would probably not recommend it since the drive to the campground (about 5 mi from the main road) and the campground itself is pretty tight. Everything is kept well and bathrooms are clean. Great scenery and hiking trails. Overall I would recommend it for a two night tent camping trip.

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Jennifer M

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July 12, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: BUFF

Great small campground, camp host was friendly and helpful. Even thought some spots will fit long camping trailers, the spots are more tailored to tent campers. Depending on the size of your trailer I would probably not recommend it since the drive to the campground (about 5 mi from the main road) and the campground itself is pretty tight. Everything is kept well and bathrooms are clean. Great scenery and hiking trails. Overall I would recommend it for a two night tent camping trip.

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Jaime W

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June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BUFF

Fantastic location and amenities! Incredible campground hosts. Will definitely return.

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Jaime W

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June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BUFF

Fantastic location and amenities! Incredible campground hosts. Will definitely return.

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Jennifer T

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May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BUFF

Clean vault bathrooms, cute creek across the road for splashing, the campground has a nice biking loop for kids. Plenty of shade.

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Location & Directions for Buffalo Campground

28718 Redskin Creek Rd., Bailey, CO 80421 United States

Elevation: 2,227 ft

Getting There

From Denver, travel southwest on Highway 285. Turn south on Jefferson County Road 126 and travel 15 mi. Turn right on Forest Road 550 and drive 5 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Bailey, CO - 11 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Highway access

Buffalo Campground is accessible via Highway 285, which is approximately 15 miles to the north. Jefferson County Road 126 provides access from Highway 285 to the campground.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

  • Make sure to bring all the water you need, as no water is available at the campground.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Store food securely to avoid attracting bears; use approved containers or lock food in your vehicle.

Safety & rules

  • Exercise caution when traveling to this high elevation campground.

Site capacity

  • Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations required.

General

  • Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests

Fires & fuel

  • To protect trees, obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not bring firewood from other locations.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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