Meadows Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Open early May through late September. Full services available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 9:02PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 241, 246, 247, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
About
Located 45 miles south of Denver near Buffalo Creek, Meadows Group Campground sits at 7,400 feet elevation in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains within Pike National Forest. The campground features two group sites, each accommodating up to 150 campers and 25 vehicles. The facility is located behind a locked USFS gate and requires a valid reservation for access. The campground serves as an excellent base for outdoor recreation, with several trailheads for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding within a half-mile radius. The Buffalo Creek mountain bike area and Lost Creek Wilderness Area can be accessed via the nearby Colorado Trail. Buffalo Creek provides opportunities for brook trout fishing. Recreational amenities at the campground include volleyball, softball, and horseshoe facilities. Each group site includes multiple picnic tables, accessible vault toilets, and fire pits. No potable water is available on-site, and campers must bring their own water. Firewood can be purchased at nearby Buffalo Campground. The area is frequented by bears, and a bear closure order requires all food and attractants to be stored in bear-resistant containers or hard-sided vehicles. The campground host is stationed at Buffalo Campground, located a half-mile east on Forest Road 550.
Directions
From Denver, travel U.S. Highway 285 and turn south at Pine Junction onto Jefferson County Road 126 for 13.5 miles to Forest Service Road 550. Travel west for 5.5 miles, stay left for another mile. The campground will be on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $195 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jvalentine@goexplorus.com | |
| Phone | +1 (303) 275-5610 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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