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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

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.

Mike Rady

July 04, 2023

Always a go to as I make my way west. I take a few days to relieve all stress before I start my adventure.

James Rice

November 21, 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Dry camping and it was cold at night in November. But the area is beautiful.

Cori “Cori's Beautiful Bling” Dobson

November 08, 2021

Very peaceful. We were there for hunting season. Didn't see any animals but it was a nice campground. No trash or water.

Mark Sandusky

June 16, 2021

nice quiet campground in a secluded part of the valley, no nearby water however

Kayla Gill

June 13, 2021

Quite, secluded area. Very peaceful and beautiful. First come first serve - we showed up around 6 on a Saturday and there were plenty of spots available. Bathrooms were surprisingly clean. Wonderful spot!

PEDRO ESTEVAN-HERNANDEZ

June 18, 2018

cozy camping, near the road but you can not hear the traffic, it is small but the distance between the spots is set so that the neighbor does not bother you, all under a good pine forest, all posts have their own bonfire and their own table, the bathrooms are clean, and the price of $ 5 dollars is almost a gift, totally recommended.

Matt Sullivan

September 24, 2017

Great Nation Forest camground. Aspen and pine. Ok for motorhomes. $5 per night.

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