Openings · last 7 days
6
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233709
When Buffalo Springs reopens
Buffalo Springs's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
20
Openings · last 90 days
22
Only 22 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 408 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 313 open for online reservation · 95 reserved.
Where the open windows are
23.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 313 of 408 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online23.3%
Open site-nights313 / 408
Reserved (of online inventory)95 / 408
Weekday openings169
Weekend openings102
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 169 fall on weekdays and 102 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 271 open site-nights on mapped sites; 313 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 163 of 187 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 016 | 22 |
| 002 | 20 |
| 005 | 20 |
| 009 | 20 |
| 012 | 20 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
271 open site-nights across 15 sites at Buffalo Springs, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 29 2-night, 29 3-night, 14 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 016.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | 20 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more |
| 002 | 35 ft | None | 20 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +8 more |
| 005 | 25 ft | None | 20 | 15 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 15 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 012 | 14 ft | None | 20 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 014 | 20 ft | None | 20 | 15 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 003 | 35 ft | None | 18 | 15 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 004 | 25 ft | None | 18 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 011 | 14 ft | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +6 more |
| 013 | 20 ft | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 017 | 30 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| 006 | 25 ft | None | 17 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| 018 | 35 ft | None | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +3 more |
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 14 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +1 more |
About Buffalo Springs
Overview
Buffalo Springs Campground sits on a rolling hillside in the San Isabel National Forest, providing an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
Recreation
Picnicking and wildlife watching are also great activities. Look out for sightings of mule deer, bald eagles and chipmunks. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are also provided on-site.
Facilities
Campsites are widely spaced. Parking aprons are dirt and rocky and fit a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. Amenities include campfire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and parking for up to two vehicles.
Natural Features
Tucked in a stand of aspen, spruce and other mixed conifers, Buffalo Springs offers private, secluded campsites. At 9,000 feet altitude, the campground maintains a glowing reputation as a place for excellent mountain views.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest large fishing and boating lake is Antero Reservoir, the first man-made lake to be built on the South Platte River. The lake produces trophy class fish, including rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.
The nearest town is Fairplay, Colorado, a historic gold mining settlement of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The town has an open air museum that sets that helps recreate the life and times of the 19th century gold rush era.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Fairplay, take Highway 285 south for about 12.5 miles, just 3 miles past County Road 22 turnoff. Turn right onto Forest Road 431 and continue one mile to campground.
P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
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View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Buffalo Springs?
Reservations for Buffalo Springs are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 313 of 408 tracked site-nights are open (76.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Buffalo Springs?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Buffalo Springs in the last 7 days, 20 over 30 days and 22 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Buffalo Springs?
29 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 016. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Buffalo Springs fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Buffalo Springs?
October 2026, with 163 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 187.
When is the next open date at Buffalo Springs?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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