One Year After Lower Gate Fees, Buffalo Springs Lake Increases Gate Fees

If you are planning on spending any time out at Buffalo Springs Lake in 2026, it's going to cost you and the family almost double of what it cost last year.

Admission Into Buffalo Springs Lake Jumps in Price

In 2025, the officials at Buffalo Springs Lake decided to drop the cost to get in from $16 to $12. Those who argued $16 was too much complained about conditions and amenities at the lake and some argued the price just wasn't worth it. Buffalo Springs Lake dropped their prices, but also had plans for the future. To make Buffalo Springs Lake a place that more people wanted to visit.

That brings us to 2026. Buffalo Springs Lake has announced that it will now charge all adults (those who are 16-years-old and older) $20 each to get in. Families with younger children do get a pretty decent break as Buffalo Springs Lake will allow two children 15 and younger per paying adult will get in free.

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For example, if you are a family of four, two adults and four kids lets say 6,8,12 and 14 years old, your family will only pay $40 to get in.

Of course there are other fees as well if you are bringing a boat or jet ski or ATV for example.

Buffalo Springs Lake Points To Improvements

Part of the reason for the price hike? Reports say improvements being made around the lake. Including redone beaches, new pavilions, rebuilt nature trails and more. The price increase will also pay for staffing and equipment.

Camping is also available at Buffalo Springs Lake which is located just Southeast of the City of Lubbock.