Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)

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FS Road 603
San Juan NF, CO

Overview

Pine Point Campground is situated next to Vallecito Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing and hiking.

Recreation

Vallecito Reservoir is a very popular fishing lake, with anglers casting for German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities. A sheltered area for boats and an open play area are just south of the campground.

A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are found in the area. The North Canyon Trail climbs through ponderosa pine and aspen forests. A short side trail leads to a scenic overlook of the lake. East Creek Trail provides access to a lightly used, scenic drainage where fly-fisherman can be seen casting for brook trout.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The Vallecito lake, which is Spanish for "little valley," sits at an elevation of 7,900 feet. A scenic forest of ponderosa pine covers the campground, which offers many shaded, lakefront sites with easy access to the shore. High peaks of the San Juan Mountains are visible to the northwest of the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 19 of 30 sites
  • Picnic table: 25 of 30 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 30 sites
  • Longest RV: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Bayfield, Colorado, turn north on County Road 501 for about 13 miles, to the Vallecito area. Turn right on County Road 501A and travel almost 4 miles to the campground, which is located on the left side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

147 reviews
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Annette G
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful camp ground. Large spaces with plenty of shade.
Tessa N
Loop:Pine Point Campground
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We love camping in Vallecito! However, we've learned the water is typically VERY low in August so access to the lake from the campground is more challenging. Campground is nice, peaceful, beautiful views! We look forward to coming back next year!
Russ H
Loop:Pine Point Campground
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great for shore bird and raptor watching.
Steve S
Loop:Pine Point Campground
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Our campsite was very nice. It was level and well maintained. The picnic table was a newer design and clean. We used a tent and had a very large flat surface to pitch the tent. The restroom was about 40 or 50 yards north of the site. The restroom was very clean. The campground host was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again
Amanda R
Loop:Pine Point Campground
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We traveled up on Saturday evening and even though it was a busy evening at the site everything was mellow, quiet and comfortable. We had most of the site to ourselves on Sunday and loved exploring and enjoying the nature. We ended up with a dead battery and the site manager was so helpful and saved the day for us. Everything was clean and beautiful. We will be back!
Jeffrey e
Loop:Pine Point Campground
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Reviewed 3 months ago
19 is by bathroom and dumpster lots f traffic noisy smelled a bit
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Peak season

May 7, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Peak season

May 8, 2028 – Sep 26, 2028

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