About Buffalo Pass Campground
The campground is comprised of a single large loop, surrounded by a grass meadow in a Ponderosa Pine grove. There are 19 sites, 4 are pull-through. The sites are large and well-spaced with sites 16, 17 and 18 on a dead-end spur with no turn around. The open areas are dotted with wildflowers. The campground is conveniently situated to State Hwy 114 for an overnight stay.
- Fees: Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
- Season: May – November
- Managed by: USFS - Rio Grande National Forest
- Where: 22 mi west of Saguache, CO · 38.18472, -106.51688
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Pass Cg | ATV road | at camp | 1.1 mi |
| Taylor Canyon | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 4.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Curecanti National Recreation Area (Dark Sky Park), 41 mi.