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South Platte Ranger District

Quick Facts

Green Mountain Campground

Capacity:	60 People
Elevation:	7,500 Feet (2337.9 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	6
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

This campground consists of six individual campsites. Each campsite includes a table and a fire ring. There are two parking areas. The facilities include drinking water from a hand-pumped well and a vault toilet. All roads and parking spurs are surfaced with native material. The nearest public telephone, fire and emergency services are located in the town of Buffalo Creek.

The Buffalo Creek area is popular and heavily used because of it's attractiveness and closeness to the Denver metro area. The Buffalo Creek mountain bike area offers cyclists 30+ miles of trail riding. The Colorado
trail runs through the area and allows hikers access to the trail in several
locations. The Buffalo Fire of 1996 closed several trails and roads in the
area.

Directions from Buffalo Creek: Green Mountain Campground is located approximately eight miles southwest of the small town of Buffalo Creek. To reach the campground from Buffalo Creek take State Highway 126 approximately 3 miles south to the intersection of Forest Road 550. Turn right onto 550 and drive 6.5 miles to its intersection with Forest Road 543. Then turn left on FDR 543 and travel approximately 1.5 miles.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Early September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Each campsite includes a table

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: I am 34 and Buffalo Creek was my first camping experience. It was GREAT! We had a huge group (some were quite loud) and no one in the next camp site could hear us or visa versa. We had kids ranging from 5 to 14 and there was something for each of them. We have officially nominated this campground as our family/friend meeting place...of course we chose the open sites...no bathrooms. Conditions: This is Colorado, your gonna get rain, hail, sleet, snow, sun, etc...and thats just in the first minute! Water Availability: The best thing to do always is wash out your milk jugs and fill them with water b4 you leave your house for drinking. Bring a couple extra to fill at the site for washing, etc.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Lost Creek Wilderness	No
	Family Camping	Green Mountain Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Green Mountain Campground	Yes
	Camping	Green Mountain Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Buffalo Creek, South Platte River	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Big Game Hunting	Lost Creek Wilderness	No
	Bird Identification	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Colorado Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Tramway Creek Trail, Gashouse Gulch Trail, Baldy Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Redskin Creek Road, Buffalo Creek Road, Echo Valley Road, Wellington Lake Road, Stoney Pass Road	Yes
	Picnicking	Buffalo Creek Picnic Ground	No

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: (private for profit) Directions: Buffalo Creek

nearest emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Buffalo Creek

Related Activities

Buffalo Campground - Buffalo Campground has 41 camp sites for trailers under 20'. The campground facilities include drinking water, tables, vault pit toilets, and fire grills.

Kelsey Campground - The Kelsey Campground consist of 17 individual campsites. Each campsite includes a table, fire ring and parking spur. The facilities include a hand-pumped well and two vault toilets.

Meadows Group Site - Meadows Group Campground consists of two available camping areas. Camping areas are equipped with several tables, fire rings, and large parking areas.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 1920 Valley Drive , Pueblo, CO, 81008, Phone: 719-545-8737, Fax: 719-543-8926

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