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Rio Grande/Buffalo Pass

Rio Grande Buffalo Pass is a mountain pass located in Saguache County, Colorado. The pass is located on the Continental Divide, and is traversed by U.S. Highway 285. The pass is located at an elevation of 9,913 feet (3,021 m) and is the highest point on the highway. The pass is located in the San Juan Mountains, and is surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest. The pass is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Amenities

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (National Forest)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Year-Round

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (19)
• Width (12)
• Max Length (52)
• Dirt Sites (19)
• No Hookups (19)
• Pull-thrus (4)
• Pull-thru Size (12 x 52)
• Back-ins (12 x 52)
• Room for Slideouts (No)
• Site Length (52)

User Reviews

Cat Hoover

October 21, 2025

Campsite was amazing! Absolutely beautiful view surrounded by trees & the view of the stars was incredible. Bathrooms in close proximity to site was a plus, when we visited we were the only ones there. It was so nice to be the only ones surrounded by nature with our dogs. Definitely will be returning in the future. 10/10 recommend l!

Carolyn Marovitch

September 27, 2025

This is a beautiful, quiet, shaded campground in the mountains. Sites are well spaced and feel private. There are clean vault toilets. Lots of stars at night 😀.

Steve H

August 05, 2025

Nice campground, very clean bathrooms

Doug Cain

September 26, 2024

3 years in a row here when heading south. Very quiet, lots of trees, pull thru sites. #16 is backin for a field and sunrise on the left of my 31' motorhome. Got Starlink to work. Good solar.

Shawn Shideler

September 04, 2023

Had a great stay 9/1 to 9/4. Gathered to much firewood and split it on day 1 but noone around us wanted any for free. So we just left it at the campsite #7, we used, by firepit.

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