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Buckhorn Ranger Station

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 5.0 (12)
Buckhorn Ranger Station
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Buckhorn Ranger Station in Colorado has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503)
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502)
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp)
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502), #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp)

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503) — Kitchen stove.
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503) · Kitchen stove.USDA Forest Service
Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503) — Buckhorn Ranger Station Bunkhouse view from bedroom/ living
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503) · Buckhorn Ranger Station Bunkhouse view from bedroom/ living USDA Forest Service
Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502) — Photo of Kitchen
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502) · Photo of KitchenUSDA Forest Service
Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502) — Living room of the Assistant Ranger Cabin showing queen size
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502) · Living room of the Assistant Ranger Cabin showing queen sizeUSDA Forest Service
Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp) — A photo of the dining area and wood stove at the Buckhorn Ra
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp) · A photo of the dining area and wood stove at the Buckhorn RaMike and Jeanne Smith
Campsite Buckhorn #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp) — A photo of the living room in the Ranger cabin showing a tab
Site Buckhorn #Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp) · A photo of the living room in the Ranger cabin showing a tabMike and Jeanne Smith
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.9 midirections →
⚡ National Park Village15.5 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint20.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Buckhorn Ranger Station over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 1–5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $150–$175/nightCabin Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

5.0★★★★★12 ratings
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.5/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buckhorn Ranger Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buckhorn Ranger Station?

Buckhorn Ranger Station in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Buckhorn Ranger Station?

Campsite fees at Buckhorn Ranger Station run about $150–$175/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Buckhorn Ranger Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buckhorn Ranger Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Buckhorn Ranger Station?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Buckhorn Ranger Station over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 1–5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Buckhorn Ranger Station a good campground?

Buckhorn Ranger Station holds an average rating of 5.0/5 from 12 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buckhorn Ranger Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buckhorn Ranger Station, AT&T rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 4 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buckhorn Ranger Station located?

Buckhorn Ranger Station is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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