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Buffalo Creek Colorado Welcome Sign
Entering Buffalo Creek, CO from the north on Deckers Rd. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Buffalo Creek, Colorado

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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.

Buffalo Creek Colorado Old Barn
Old barn in Buffalo Creek. Photo by: D. Johnson

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.

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Buffalo Creek CO Red Catholic Church
Catholic church in Buffalo Creek. Photo by: Tom Pratt

Activities near Buffalo Creek

Dining:

  • Bucksnort Saloon (4mi)

Federal Lands:

  • Pike National Forest

Landmarks:

  • South Platte River
  • Wellington Lake (11mi)

Public Parks:

  • Jefferson County Open Space
  • Pine Valley Ranch Park

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)

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