Dispersed
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Pike National Forest · Buffalo Creek, CO
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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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- Address:Buffalo Creek, CO
About
According to the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, there are more than 50 miles of non-motorized pathways linking the Colorado Trail to the Recreation Area. It's not a one-size fitsall for hiking or riding. While connecting trails have both track, the logging roads have only one track. The journey from Denver to this area is 1.5 hours. The following is adapted from quotes: It's important to respecting local area restrictions, including parking and camping. Some Forest Service campgrounds are now used for camping.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
In this park
Trails at Pike National Forest
Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop
12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert
Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead
9.9 mi4,488 ftexpert
Hankins Pass Trail
13 mi3,642 ftexpert
Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive
7.4 mi2,907 ftdifficult
Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop
8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir
10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Trail
Little Scraggy Peak Loop
Colorado
12.2 mi2,156 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Colorado Trail - Top of the World
Colorado
15.8 mi2,635 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Long Scraggy Peak
Colorado
10.5 mi2,090 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
South Buffalo Creek, Nice Kity, Buffalo Burn and Little Scraggy Trail
Colorado
14.5 mi2,612 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Buffalo Creek West Side Loop
Colorado
14.5 mi2,375 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail
Colorado
14.1 mi2,083 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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