Settled in the 1860s, Buffalo Creek, CO is a tiny unincorporated community just south of Pine before Deckers. There was a population of 184 residents in 2010.
Buffalo Creek resides at an elevation of 6,762 feet in Jefferson County. There is a Buffalo Creek Post Office with a zip code of 80425.
History
The area around Buffalo Creek was originally settled by non-natives in the 1860s. It got its name from the stream, Buffalo Creek. The town was officially established around 1877, with the post office opening up a year later in August of 1878.
Recreation
Surrounded by the Pike National Forest, Buffalo Creek has an abundance of nearby outdoor recreation.
Camping – The Pike National Service manages a myriad of campsites in the region.
- Read about Camping near Conifer, Pine and Bailey.
- Read about Camping near Deckers and Sedalia.
Fishing – The South Platte River is close and provides excellent trout fishing.
Hiking – The Colorado Trail can be accessed five miles from town.
Activities near Buffalo Creek
Dining:
- Bucksnort Saloon (4mi)
Federal Lands:
Landmarks:
Public Parks:
Scenic Drives:
- Boreas Pass (57mi)
- Guanella Pass (40mi)
State Parks:
- Staunton State Park (13mi)
Towns:
- Aspen Park (19mi)
- Bailey (16mi)
- Como (47mi)
- Conifer (17mi)
- Deckers (14mi)
- Denver (mi)
- Evergreen (49mi)
- Grant (25mi)
- Jefferson (39mi)
- Kittredge (28mi)
- Morrison (31mi)
- Pine (3mi)
- Pine Junction (9mi)
- Shawnee (21mi)
- Woodland Park (38mi)