Buffalo Springs
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake George, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (85 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buffalo Springs Campground sits on a rolling hillside in the San Isabel National Forest, providing an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Parking aprons are dirt and rocky and fit a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. Amenities include campfire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and parking for up to two vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Buffalo Springs Campground sits on a rolling hillside in San Isabel National Forest with widely spaced sites ideal for camping, fishing, hiking, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts. Wildlife watching opportunities include mule deer, bald eagles, and chipmunks, with verified sightings of moose, American elk, golden eagles, and western meadowlarks in the area.
Wildlife alert: Moose and American Elk present within 8km of campground
Insider tips for Buffalo Springs: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Maximum trailer length is 30 feet on dirt and rocky parking aprons Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip Buffalo Springs if: You need RV hookups - none are available at this campground. You require camping outside May-October seasonal window. You have a trailer longer than 30 feet.
Best time to visit Buffalo Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Weston Pass (Hartsel, CO), Horseshoe Campground (Lake George, CO), Turtle Rock Campground (Canon City, CO), Fourmile (Fairplay, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buffalo Springs
Cell signal at Buffalo Springs (Lake George, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Buffalo Springs Campground sits on a rolling hillside in the San Isabel National Forest, providing an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Parking aprons are dirt and rocky and fit a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. Amenities include campfire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and parking for up to two vehicles.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Maximum trailer length is 30 feet on dirt and rocky parking aprons
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fairplay, 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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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