Meadows Group Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates early May through late September, weather dependent. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov at least four days in advance. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday August 10 to 400 PM Tuesday August 11 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are possible both Monday and Tuesday during the afternoon and evenings, mainly in and near the Denver metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
About
Meadows Group Campground is a reservation-only group facility in the Pike National Forest's Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, located behind a locked Forest Service gate accessible only with a valid reservation. At 7,400 feet elevation in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it offers two large group sites, each accommodating up to 150 campers and 25 vehicles. The campground features vault toilets and multiple picnic tables at each site but has no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Firewood is available for purchase at nearby Buffalo Campground. Dogs are permitted but must remain leashed at all times. A bear closure order is in effect, requiring all attractants to be stored in bear-resistant containers or hard-sided vehicles. Recreation opportunities abound, with trailheads for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding within a half-mile radius. The Colorado Trail provides access to the Lost Creek Wilderness and the popular Buffalo Creek mountain bike area. Buffalo Creek offers brook trout fishing nearby.
Directions
From Denver, take US Highway 285 southwest to Pine Junction. Turn south onto Jefferson County Road 126 and travel 13.5 miles to Forest Service Road 550. Travel west for 5.5 miles, then stay left for another mile. The campground will be on the left.
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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (303) 275-5610 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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