Buffalo Campground

PSICC — fishing, hiking

Location: Bailey, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (57 reviews)

Season: May through October

Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour’s drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking and trout fishing. Each site is equipped with accessible picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buffalo-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Buffalo Campground offers access to a 40-mile trail system popular with mountain bikers, hikers, and horseback riders, plus trout fishing opportunities in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area about an hour southwest of Denver. Several trailheads are within walking distance of the campground.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Red Fox, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Buffalo Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as an amenity. Multiple trailheads within walking distance for immediate access to 40-mile trail system.

Skip Buffalo Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure.. You prefer developed facilities—vault toilets only, no showers listed..

Best time to visit Buffalo Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Meadows Group Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Green Mountain Campground (Pine, CO), Kelsey Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Platte River (Sedalia, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Buffalo Campground

Cell signal at Buffalo Campground (Bailey, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Bailey, CO, CO★ 4.5 (57 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour’s drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking and trout fishing. Each site is equipped with accessible picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.✕ You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure.✕ You prefer developed facilities—vault toilets only, no showers listed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as an amenity.

Multiple trailheads within walking distance for immediate access to 40-mile trail system.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Wapiti, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Red Fox, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Denver, travel southwest on Highway 285. Turn south on Jefferson County Road 126 and travel 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 550 and drive 5 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Buffalo Campground cost per night?+
Buffalo Campground costs $28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Buffalo Campground open?+
Buffalo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Buffalo Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Buffalo Campground?+
Buffalo Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Buffalo Campground?+
Buffalo Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Buffalo Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Buffalo Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Buffalo Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Buffalo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$28 /night★ 4.5 (57)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Meadows Group Campground

S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO

From $195/night

Green Mountain Campground

Pine, CO

From $24/night

Kelsey Campground

S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO

From $28/night

Platte River

Sedalia, CO

From $24/night

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