Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

Southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,400 feet, Meadows Group Campground offers a wonderful opportunity for groups to enjoy the great outdoors. In the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area there are multiuse, nonmotorized trails nearby. Fishing in also possible in the area.

The campground is located behind a closed USFS gate. A valid reservation is needed to access the campground. The host is located down the road at the Buffalo Campground.

Dates of operation are posted on Recreation.gov and visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available in the fall or spring.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Check in: 2 p.m. Checkout: 12 p.m. Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Reservations:	Phone 877-444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. Three nights minimum on holiday weekends.
Area Amenities:	Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	$175/night.
Permit Info:	Groups will be required to obtain and additional permit for selling merchandise or food.
Open Season:	May 3, 2024 - Sept. 22, 2024
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	A maximum of 25 vehicles per group site are allowed. The following restrictions apply to this campground: Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE. Bears frequent the area and a bear closure order is in place. All bear attractants, both food and non-food items which can attract bears, should be kept in a bear resistant manner. Bear bags, bear boxes, and coolers within hard-sided vehicles are safer ways of storing attractants. Pop-ups, tents, and open-top vehicles are not safe storage areas. Tips for camping in bear country are available from camp hosts.
Closest Towns:	Buffalo Creek is 10 miles northeast on Highway 126.
Water:	No water
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Passes:	Interagency Senior Passes and Interagency Access Passes do not obtain a discount for group campsites and other group facilities that charge a flat fee.
Operated By:	ExplorUs
Information Center:	Appears on the following maps: Pike National Forest USGS Quad Green Mountain National Geographic Trails Illustrated #135 (Deckers / Rampart Range) National Geographic Trails Illustrated #105 (Tarryall Mountains / Kenosha Pass) Contact the South Platte Ranger District at 303.275.5610 for more information.

General Information

Directions:

From U.S. Highway 285 turn south at Pine Junction on to Jefferson County Road 126 for 13.5 miles to Forest Service Road 550. Travel west for 5.5 miles. Stay left for another mile. The Meadows Group Campground will be on the left.

Accessibility:

Universally accessible picnic tables and vault toilet are available.

Parking:

A maximum of 25 vehicles per group site are allowed. The parking lot is not marked with designated spaces. Be considerate of others and do not block the road.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Group Camping

Group Picnicking

Meadows Group Campground has several picnic tables per site.

Reservation required?:	Y
Hours of Operation:	Area is only open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend and by reservation only.

Amenities

Camping trailer:	Recreational vehicles within the parking area only.
Picnic tables:	Several picnic tables for each site.
Tent camping:	Open and wooded area for tents.
Parking:	General parking. 25 vehicles max per site.
Toilets:	Vault toilets
Fee charged for some activities:	By reservation only, fees vary by number of people.
Accessible:	Universally accessible picnic tables and vault toilets are available.