US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsRV park · National forest in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 17 |
| Site types | 15 standard, no electric, 2 tent only no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 60 ft |
| Electric hookups | No |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (303) 275-5610 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Kelsey Campground before you go.
Kelsey is one of two campgrounds within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver, Colorado. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and trout fishing. Recreation The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is home to a 40-mile trail system most popular with mountain bikers, but hikers and horseback riders enjoy the area as well. Several trailheads are within the area, including Little Scraggy Trail, just 3 miles north of the campground. Access to the Colorado Trail and the Buffalo Burn Trail begin from this trailhead. Shinglemill Trail is also nearby.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Kelsey Campground is in Jefferson County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.