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

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 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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5 stars 58.3% (77)
4 stars 28.8% (38)
3 stars 12.9% (17)
2 stars 0.0% (0)
1 star 0.0% (0)

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Jennifer T

Verified

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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Jamie B

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BUFF

I camped with a group of middle school Girl Scouts, and we had a great time. Fortunately, we were warned when we made our reservation that we'd have to provide our own water. We brought plenty, but trying to balance bringing enough water with having space for other things was our biggest challenge. The long dirt road to the campground had us reconsider our plan to hike at Pine Valley Ranch Park, but we still went, and the park was wonderful. We would definitely consider camping here again.

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Jamie B

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BUFF

I camped with a group of middle school Girl Scouts, and we had a great time. Fortunately, we were warned when we made our reservation that we'd have to provide our own water. We brought plenty, but trying to balance bringing enough water with having space for other things was our biggest challenge. The long dirt road to the campground had us reconsider our plan to hike at Pine Valley Ranch Park, but we still went, and the park was wonderful. We would definitely consider camping here again.

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April G

Verified

September 2, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: BUFF

Our second year here with our group. It was quite nice, good hosts, nice flat campsite spaces, easy access to trails. The only downsides weren't the fault of the site--a neighboring campsite had some huge loud booming bass party ALL NIGHT LONG our first night. (our camp hosts with the help of the Sheriff closed the party down much earlier the next night). And it rained a lot on Saturday. But fun was still had by all--and it makes a better story anyway!

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April G

Verified

September 2, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: BUFF

Our second year here with our group. It was quite nice, good hosts, nice flat campsite spaces, easy access to trails. The only downsides weren't the fault of the site--a neighboring campsite had some huge loud booming bass party ALL NIGHT LONG our first night. (our camp hosts with the help of the Sheriff closed the party down much earlier the next night). And it rained a lot on Saturday. But fun was still had by all--and it makes a better story anyway!

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Austin B

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: BUFF

The campsite was located in some very beautiful woods, and was worth the drive! Unfortunately all of the sites were very close together and there wasn’t a lot of privacy. Additionally, many of the sites, including ours, were located on hills with no flat spaces to place tents.

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Austin B

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: BUFF

The campsite was located in some very beautiful woods, and was worth the drive! Unfortunately all of the sites were very close together and there wasn’t a lot of privacy. Additionally, many of the sites, including ours, were located on hills with no flat spaces to place tents.

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Zuzanna W

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BUFF

Lovely hosts and very nice campground, as long as you're prepared for no running water. The nearby creek is fun, lots of nice hikes nearby (of varying lengths). Bathrooms were clean, but there were a lot of flies.

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Zuzanna W

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BUFF

Lovely hosts and very nice campground, as long as you're prepared for no running water. The nearby creek is fun, lots of nice hikes nearby (of varying lengths). Bathrooms were clean, but there were a lot of flies.

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ZACHARY A

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: BUFF

There is no water available. The page at Recreation.gov should update that info.

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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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