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Buffalo Springs

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.1 (102)
Buffalo Springs
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 47m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Buffalo Springs in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, BUFFALO SPRINGS #001–BUFFALO SPRINGS #009 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #017, #018
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, BUFFALO SPRINGS #011–BUFFALO SPRINGS #015 next to each othersites #011, #012, #013, #014, #015
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #016, #009
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, BUFFALO SPRINGS #005–BUFFALO SPRINGS #007 next to each othersites #001, #003, #005, #006, #007, #018
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #002
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #004, #008, #017
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ South Main Public Parking15.0 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint13.0 midirections →
🔌 Riverfront Park14.8 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 15 openings at Buffalo Springs over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 2–32 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

💵 $24/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆102 ratings
5★54
4★27
3★10
2★4
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.1/4
AT&T2.1/4
Verizon1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buffalo Springs FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buffalo Springs?

Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs?

Campsite fees at Buffalo Springs run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Buffalo Springs when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Buffalo Springs over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 2–32 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 Buffalo Springs a good campground?

Buffalo Springs holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 102 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buffalo Springs?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buffalo Springs, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 21 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buffalo Springs located?

Buffalo Springs is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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