Buffalo Springs Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Buffalo Springs Campground is open during the concessionaire operating season, typically between mid May and mid October, weather depending.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 31.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.0341, -105.9864
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Buffalo Springs Campground is located 12.5 miles south of Fairplay on FS 431. It has 18 campsites with parking spurs 24-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet elevation is 9,000 feet camping season begins in May and continues to the beginning of October. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, and fire rings. Camping fees are $17.00 per night. Reservations are recommended during the busy summer season and can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or by visiting recreation.gov. Buffalo Springs Campground is an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Wilderness restrictions apply in nearby Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Buffalo Springs Campground free?
No. Buffalo Springs Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Buffalo Springs Campground?
From Fairplay, CO take Highway 285 south for about 12.5 miles, just 3 miles past County Road 22 turnoff. Turn right onto Forest Road 431 and continue one mile to campground.
What are the rules at Buffalo Springs Campground?
Max RV 30 . No hook-ups, no refunds for bad weather, and no public phones available. 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. 8 people may stay on any one site. Facility roads are not paved. Water well
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
