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Buffalo Springs

Buffalo Springs Campground entrance sign with fall foliage in the background.

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 17

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
014, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (85)

What Guests Are Saying

Buffalo Springs campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites that provide privacy and are conveniently located near hiking and fishing opportunities. Many visitors appreciated the clean facilities and helpful campground hosts, although some noted issues with the reservation process and maintenance of the bathrooms. Despite minor drawbacks, such as road noise and the need for better water access, overall experiences at the campground were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.1
85 reviews
5
48.2%
41
4
29.4%
25
3
10.6%
9
2
4.7%
4
1
7.1%
6

Stephanie F

Verified

January 14, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

3

I am very sad that the firehouse doesn't open anymore with the chili, baked goods santa in the back and all the local vendors. Are you guys ever going to bring that back? And the smoky the bear setup in the parking lot! I've been going there since I was born, and it feels like the magic is gone without this.

Burleigh R

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

1

I had a reservation for Buffalo springs for specific dates. Upon arriving the Host did not have me on the reservation list for any of the dates I had paid for.
I camped outside the campground within the National Forest (dispersed).
There was an existing Fire ring at the location that I chose, which went unused.
I was disappointed that the reservation I had was messed up.
I did not request a refund at the time, only because I was fine. Someone else in my position may not have been Fine.

Thank you for asking.
Burleigh Randolph

Kevin B

Verified

December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

4

The campground is good. The spots are spread out for privacy, but close enough that is is easy to have several groups close by. On minor issue, water is via a hand pump and it is difficult to fill water bottles, jugs or anything except for a pail/bucket. We would come again.

Pat R

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

5

This is our 2nd time staying at this campground and will continue to return. This year we had campsite #13. It easily accommodated our 20ft A-Liner and had easy access to the vault toilet. We love the wooded site at Buffalo Springs with picnic tables and fire rings. The water pump is accessed easily and was seemed to have been improved/worked on since last year when it took a lot of effort to get it going and pump a few gallons. We like to fish the area and find this campground fits our needs really well.

Kelly M

Verified

September 14, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

5

The campsite manager was very helpful. There was access to well water. Pretty views.

Brian R

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

1

It rained, not your fault. But, all of the sites are muddy if it rains. The camp host didn't clean and freshen the toilets. There was still paper on the floor from the first day we arrived. And, the toilets stunk badly.
We moved to a different campground.

Angela K

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

5

Lovely spot that's pretty quiet mid-week. Great for night sky observation. Bathroom was very clean.
Reservation process was odd: I reserved one available campsite (#3), but the system gave me another available campsite (#1). My name was not on either campsite when we arrived, so I checked in with the camp host. His hard copy printout did not reflect our reservation, but the site for which I'd received email confirmation was open, so he gave us the go ahead.

Beaumante P

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

4

Nice campground but overpriced for services provided

Natalie C

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

5

Gorgeous small campground! Stayed one night while passing through on our way to hike Quandary Peak (~30 min drive from the campground). Water spickets throughout campground and pit toilets available. Would definitely stay here again!

Lawrence H

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BUFFALO SPRINGS

5

Excellent location for tent camping. Large sites and well maintained for a NFS campground. Will definitely use again in the future. For RVs, some pull-in sites have unlevel drives, which made it difficult to level and uncouple campers. Be forewarned - a single hand pump water point.

Location Buffalo Springs

Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.0339 / -105.989

Elevation: 2801 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

General

This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevatio

General

No RV hookups are available

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For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

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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. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal lands.

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Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground

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ATVs and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

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Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.

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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.

General

Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm

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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.

General

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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