Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find Gunnison National Forest Pitkin Campground operates as a first-come, first-served facility from May through September. The Forest Service campground sits within walking distance of Pitkin and accommodates big rigs despite rough access roads. Sites are level and manicured according to recent visitors.
The campground requires cash or check payments at $24 per night, with no pet policy in effect. Cell phone service is unavailable unless campers have satellite connectivity. A nearby stream runs through the area, and the facility sees regular OHV use throughout the season, making it a practical base for campgrounds near Pitkin exploration.
Description
The area surrounding Pitkin Campground is popular for four-wheel driving in the Summer and Fall months. Many 4-wheel drive, high-clearance roads exist in this mountainous region. The area north and east of Pitkin was part of the mineral belt that extends into Leadville. Many of the 4-wheel drive roads were created by miners over 100 years ago. Pitkin campground is also used as a winter trailhead for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. There are 22 campsites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundGunnison National Forest Pitkin Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Pitkin, CO, take Forest Rt. 765 (dirt) north 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Coordinates
38.61038405 N
106.4999614 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 59 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 7 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 28 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 52 min from Denver, CO
