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Meadows Group Campground

USFS · Group Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Hours
Check in: 2 pm.'Checkout:'12 pm.'Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 71.8 mi
Coordinates
39.3392, -105.3366
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.3392° N · 105.3366° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,400 ft., 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.All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates 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 between April 30, 2021 and September 27, 2021.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Meadows Group Campground free?

No. Meadows Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Meadows Group Campground?

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.

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What are the rules at Meadows Group Campground?

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. No water on site. Users must reserve the area in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or by going online at www.recreation.gov.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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