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| Location | Bailey, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $28/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (57 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 35 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Colorado RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Buffalo Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Buffalo Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Bailey. It lists 35 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 19 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 009 standard nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (57 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I was only able to find one flat spot to pitch my tent. The other flat areas were very close to the fire pit. ”
“Campsite was very clean as well as the bathroom and site was marked with my name for easy location. I'd happily go back there again!”
“Love camping at Buffalo campground. Ts always clean and well maintained. Wendy and Bear were great additions this year. See you next year! ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
28718 Redskin Creek Rd.
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Buffalo Campground sits in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area about an hour southwest of Denver, tucked into the Front Range at roughly 7,400 feet elevation where summer days typically reach the mid-70s to 80°F and nights cool into the mid-50s to mid-60s. The campground is one of two developed sites in the recreation area and provides 37 single-family campsites 35 that accommodate both RVs and tents and two designated tent-only sites each equipped with an accessible picnic table and a combined campfire ring and grill. There are vault toilets on site but no water or electrical hookups, so plan to arrive self-contained; for facility-specific questions the campground phone is (303) 647-2366. Several trailheads lie within easy walking distance, making it straightforward to leave your vehicle and ride or hike directly into a 40-mile trail network that is especially popular with mountain bikers but also used by hikers and horseback riders. The setting around Buffalo Creek is pine- and oak-dotted hills with Buffalo Creek itself running nearby and providing a local trout fishery, primarily for brook trout. Longer trips from the campground can link you to the Colorado Trail and eventually provide access toward the Lost Creek Wilderness; the drive into the area along County Road 126 is notable for valley views and distant glimpses of Pikes Peak. Reservations and cancellations are handled through Recreation.gov: canceling up to two days before arrival carries a $10 fee, while cancellations the day before or the day of arrival cost $10 plus forfeiture of the first night's fee; one-night reservations forfeited entirely if cancelled. No-shows are charged a $20 service fee and the first night's rate is forfeited. If you need a refund, submit the request through your Recreation.gov profile within seven days after your stay card refunds are returned to the original account, while cash or check refunds are issued by Treasury check and may take 6 8 weeks. Note also that unmanned aircraft (drones) are regulated on Forest Service lands and must be operated in compliance with Forest Service and federal rules.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Denver (Denver International (DEN)), about 50 mi straight-line from Buffalo Campground. RV rentals in Denver
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| $28 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $28 |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Buffalo Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
