USFS•Pine, CO•12.5h from Austin

Pike NF — Buffalo Creek Dispersed

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

None — dispersed (14-day limit)

Max Length

30 ft

Highlights

▶ Closest quality dispersed camping to the Denver metro area — 50 miles from I-25; ideal for a Thursday-night escape before peak Colorado season
▶ South Fork South Platte River corridor; Colorado Trail and Buffalo Creek MTB system (top-10 mountain bike area) from camp
▶ Covers the Front Range south of Denver — different population corridor from all existing CO entries

Planning Notes

Forest Road 550 is maintained dirt with large flat pull-throughs explicitly noted as easy for trailers. Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect most of April–July — gas stoves only during fire season. Sites clearly marked with signs on FR 550. Pine, CO has a gas station and basic store; fills on summer weekends — arrive Thursday or Friday.

Contact: (303) 275-5610

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.