Buffalo Springs Campground

Area Status: Open

Buffalo Springs Campground is located 12.5 miles south of Fairplay on Forest Service Road 431. It has 18 campsites with parking spurs 24-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet; elevation is 9,000 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water and fire rings.

Buffalo Springs Campground is an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Wilderness restrictions apply in nearby Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.

Open from May (weather dependent on dates) to September

At a Glance

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 holidays.
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.
Open Season:	Mid May (depending on conditions) - Mid October
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Fairplay, Colorado
Water:	Water pump; no water hook-ups
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	South Park Ranger District, 719-836-2031

General Information

Directions:

From Fairplay, Colorado, take Highway 285 south for about 12.5 miles, just 3 miles past County Road 22 turnoff. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 431 and continue one mile to campground.

Accessibility:

Parking:

Parking is available at each campsite, which can accommodate up to two vehicles.