Buffalo Springs

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. 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. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night. Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October Reservations: Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or at recreation.gov . Reservations must be made at least four days in advance; two night minimum stay on weekends and three night minimum stay on… Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific… Getting there: 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. Rules: - Pets must be on a leash at all times within the campground. - Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. - Campfires are resrtricted to fire rings only. Be sure any campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. - No more than a 14 consecutive night stay in campground. - Eight people may stay on any one site. - Facility roads are not paved. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233709 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS

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