Mt. Pinos Campground

I definitely thought the people complaining about the vault toilets were exaggerating, but these are the most foul smelling vault toilets I’ve ever encountered. Not sure if I’ll ever forget that smell. That’s the only negative for me - the campsite is so beautiful and really empties out on Sunday.

Beautiful campground in a secluded mountain area, if only I could fit into it! I reserved a spot based on the site saying it would accommodate 40’, then noticed the campground as a whole recommended 22’ max. I drove up in the car to check it out, and glad I did! The spots are big but the entrance is narrow and there’s a few spots that even a small class C would probably hit low hanging tree branches. Amazing spot for vans or tents but anything bigger, check out McGill campground right up the road.

Great mountain getaway. Good options for hiking around the area and the views were phenomenal

This was a quiet and peaceful campground with great opportunities for stargazing. No campfires and no water in the campground.

A pleasant, quiet campground with views of the valley below.

This is at 8,000 feet so you can see a long way and have a great view of the stars at night.

I gave it three stars because there was no water except for one spigot that needed a water key.

Also, I like to see little more shade for the sites. The wind can whip through the sites, as well. See my video.

After camping in that area this weekend, I could not find this site. I believe it is meant as an overview for the entire area.

It’s been awhile since I camped on Mt. Pinos but it was a very memorable experience. I went with a group to bird watch and hike .. gorgeous meadows and views, nice temps in summer, and astronomy groups set up in the peak that welcome you to look at Saturn. A great place to walk, mountain bike, camp and in winter it snows .. you can pull off the hey and make a snowman at the base in winter. Camping was easy and plenty of room. Pit toilets and some people may be sensitive to the nearly 9000 ft elevation but it’s worth a trip up.

We reunited for summer break after leaving for college. We caught up and had soooooo much fun in the great outdoors 😁

HAve taken several weekend trips! There is a vault toilet, but no other amenities. Miles of hiking and Mt bike trail's that are well maintained. Lots of wildlife viewing. There is a large parking area to park, close to the campground, then you walk in and grab a site. You cannot drive up to your site. It is a well maintained path to the campground. There is always events such as stargazing parties in the parking lot, hundreds of people late at night with telescopes. They are quiet enough. Most are friendly and would be happy to show you the sky and teach you.

Decided to getaway for the weekend for a 48 hr camping trip with my wife and 17 year old son. This is a first come first served campground and it was perfect. Gorgeous vistas, quiet setting and toilets.