West Buffalo Pass Dispersed Camping

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

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CR-38 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 970-870-2299 307-745-2300 Official Website

GPS: 40.5294, -106.7568

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Overview of West Buffalo Pass Dispersed Camping

Buffalo Pass has 3 gates restricting vehicle access depending on road condition in the spring. In general the lower gate opens late May, the middle in mid June and the last in late June.

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101

Pad Type dirt

Open Seasonally July to Oct

Elevation 9,219 ft / 2,809 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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Q&A - Ask the Community about West Buffalo Pass Dispersed Camping

To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-870-2299

camper-697949 asked on 6/13/2022

I have a truck. Can I still drive to the dispersed camping here..? In the most recent review from 6/12/22 it says it ...

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Reviews of West Buffalo Pass Dispersed Camping 7 people have reviewed this location.

Ratings Summary

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Cell Phone Coverage

Verizon 4G
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 7/23/2022
AT&T 4G/5G
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 7/23/2022
T-Mobile 4G
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 6/29/2020

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Amenities

Hookups
  • dry camping
  • Dispersed Camping
Site Amenities
  • fire ring
  • pull thru
Pets
  • pets
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