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.
Upcoming Availability
12 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
13
sites
Mon, Sep 14
15
sites
Tue, Sep 15
14
sites
Wed, Sep 16
16
sites
Thu, Sep 17
15
sites
Fri, Sep 18
8
sites
Sat, Sep 19
8
sites
Sun, Sep 20
14
sites
Mon, Sep 21
16
sites
Tue, Sep 22
17
sites
Wed, Sep 23
17
sites
Thu, Sep 24
14
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
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. Campsites are widely spaced. Tucked in a stand of aspen, spruce and other mixed conifers, Buffalo Springs offers private, secluded campsites.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest large fishing and boating lake is Antero Reservoir, the first man-made lake to be built on the South Platte River. The lake produces trophy class fish, including rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout. The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 006
BUFFALO SPRINGS
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 011
BUFFALO SPRINGS
14 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
BUFFALO SPRINGS
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
BUFFALO SPRINGS
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 010 - Host
BUFFALO SPRINGS
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
BUFFALO SPRINGS
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
BUFFALO SPRINGS
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
BUFFALO SPRINGS
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
BUFFALO SPRINGS
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
BUFFALO SPRINGS
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 012
BUFFALO SPRINGS
14 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 018
BUFFALO SPRINGS
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
BUFFALO SPRINGS
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
BUFFALO SPRINGS
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
BUFFALO SPRINGS
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
BUFFALO SPRINGS
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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
This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevatio
No RV hookups are available
For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
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Common questions
Is Buffalo Springs available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Buffalo Springs?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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