Buffalo Pass Campground

The campground is comprised of a single large loop, surrounded by a grass meadow in a Ponderosa Pine grove. There are 19 sites, 4 are pull-through. The sites are large and well-spaced with sites #16, 17 and 18 on a dead-end spur with no turn around. The open areas are dotted with wildflowers. The campground is conveniently situated to State Hwy 114 for an overnight stay.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open early May through early November. |
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Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
Rentals & Guides: | Upper Crossing Guard Station cabin is nearby. $75.00 per night. Reserve at recreation.gov. |
Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Toilets |
Fees: | Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
Open Season: | May - November |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | Fires in designated fire rings only. |
Closest Towns: | Saguache, CO |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Yes -outside vault |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | No water or trash service. |
General Information
Directions:Directions from Saguache, Colorado: Follow Colorado Highway 114 west for 27.6 miles, then take a gravel road 1.7 miles southwest into the Buffalo Pass Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 19 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Fire Information | |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Most sites can accommodate units up to 35' in length
Status: | Open |
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River and Stream Fishing
Sheep Creek, 4 miles SE of campground
Fish Species | Cutthroat, Brook & Brown Trout |
Fishing Mode | bank |
Water Temperature | cold |
Fishing Method | Flies, lures & bait where allowed |
Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
Day Hiking
Hiking along several forest roads in the vicinity Continental Divide Trail 4 miles west.Backpacking
# 770 & 771 trailhead on Forest Road 610, about 6 miles north of campground
Elevation desc | #771 to Baldy Lake 11,500' |
Horse Riding
Big Game Hunting
Open during hunting season - see Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations. Unit 68 & 681
Species | deer, elk |
Viewing Scenery
Gorgeous scenery west on Hwy 114Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | RV camping |
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Tent camping: | |
Toilets: |