Pines Campground (CO)

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Overview

The recently renovated Pines Campground offers a scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of North Western Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,160-ft., and is at the base of Owl Mountain with easy access to OHV and Wilderness trails

Recreation

This campground offers access to many recreational opportunities for the adventurer. OHV and Wilderness hiking are the two most popular options. OHV options include skill levels from beginner to expert riding. For those looking to take it easy, use the Forest Road 740 for scenic forest riding. For those looking for more of a challenge, use the Silver Creek road (780) or Calamity Pass. Those looking for wilderness access, use the Silver Creek, South Fork, Jack Park, Jack Creek, Illinois River, or Illinois Pass Trail Heads. All of these trail heads take you into the Never Summer Wilderness which is the back side of Rocky National Park.

Facilities

Pines Campground Offers two Toilets and Trash Services. Drinking water is available at Aspen Campground, about 2 miles away

Nearby Attractions

The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 35 miles from the campsite. Here they offer a public dump station and potable water fill all free of charge. Owl Mountain summit sits at 10,956 feet and is easily accessible by high clearance vehicles.

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 11 sites
Largest party: 10 people

Fees

Campsites are $20/night. Payment can be made in person at the self-serve kiosk upon arrival

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

2 reviews

5 stars

3 stars

Adilynn J

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We never actually made it to the campground because the roads to get to the location were so hazardous and poorly maintained. I'm sure the location is beautiful but would highly recommend taking the route down from the north instead of coming through the south.

Jason R

Loop:A

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Reviewed a year ago

WARNING: If you are coming form the South/Idaho Springs stick to the highways. Google gives you a short cut that jumps from one highway to the other and it looks much more direct. Unfortunately, a large 5 mile stretch of this alternative route is steep roads with ravines and boulders. We made it in a 4 wheel SUV but it is really only suitable for ATV, the nicer Jeeps, and other all terrain vehicles. That out of the way, the campsite is super remote. We have one other campsite the first night and were alone the second night. No one checked in on us but our name was on the reservation which was posted on our site. Seems like you really don't need a reservation if you just want to pay there. This particular campsite was pretty good and just across from the creek which was convenient as there is no running water. Creek was very clear though and we were fine with a filter. That said, there are 2 to 3 sites on the creek that I would have preferred. I am not sure they are reservable though. Other than the lack of shade, because of very small trees, this was an A+ campsite.

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Season dates

Peak season

Jun 1, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 1, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028

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