About Green Mountain Campground
Green Mountain Campground is far enough from town that there is no corner store while being close enough that the drive to and from home is an enjoyable getaway. Located southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,500 feet, Green Mountain Campground offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals or families to enjoy the great outdoors. South Fork Buffalo Creek runs through the campground and there are numerous nonmotorized, multi-use trails nearby. Tent camping only. Host located down the road at Buffalo Campground. All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall/winter/spring.
- Fees: $24.00 fee per site for overnight tent camping. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.…
- Season: Early May – Late September
- Managed by: USFS - Pike-San Isabel National Forests
- Where: 15 mi south of Aspen Park, CO · 39.32698, -105.35562
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–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | Horse | 1.0 mi | 253.1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Horse | 1.0 mi | 6.0 mi |
| Mouache | Horse | 1.2 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Buffalo Th - Ct Connector | Horse | 1.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Gashouse Gulch | Horse | 1.7 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Tramway | Horse | 2.1 mi | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.1 mi
Propane: 9.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Meadows Group Campground 1.3 mi
- Campsite · 14 mi S of Aspen Park 1.7 mi
- Buffalo Campground 1.7 mi
- Meadows Group Campground 2.1 mi
- 550 - 33 2.2 mi
- 550 - 28 2.9 mi