Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Pinewood Springs, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Pinewood Springs is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Pinewood Springs, CO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
$35 - $70 / night
"Took the kids camping in Colorado for the first time and we had a blast. It rained on us a lot but it didn't stop us. Took a great hike up deer mountain....stunning views. Can't wait to go back."
"Very enjoyable spot, close access to trails and entrance and exit of the park."
$35 - $70 / night
"Firewood sold next to the entrance by the same husband and wife that have been selling firewood there for 35 years. There is a shed full of firewood."
"The spaces are large, but quite close to one another with few trees for privacy. Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees."
$45 - $70 / night
"There’s access to a small playground for kids. The pool looked nice, the lake is right across the road. Overall a good campsite."
"Since there was construction going on at the national park campgrounds and none were available, we found Mary’s Lake to be a great alternative to take our chances at camping in the park."
$45 - $80 / night
"The bathrooms were clean, and close to almost every site. They had a very nice playground for the kids with a climbing wall."
"Estes Park Campground at East Portal is a short drive away from both RMNP and the city of Estes Park, so you are nearby everything."
"4x4 drive is a requirement. Good Verizon signal. Narrow road, however not busy at all. Stayed here for 4 days, no issue. The Google Maps directions is slightly wrong."
"Driving down to town during the day, there were some people (probably from the adjacent campground) hiking the road.
Overall quiet at night (other than some road noise from 36). Not a bad spot!"
$45 / night
"Best place to camp in Estes Park/Northern Colorado! Wooded sites mean privacy from your neighbors and shade during the day. Vault toilets are very clean, well kept."
"This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful."
"We found a spot with several fire rings close to the water and just a short walk from parking along the road."
"Take the road far enough and you’ll get past those with homes and find some decent BLM off road camping/overnight parking places. Road gets a bit more 4x4 like as you keep going"
"We didn't feel the "Oh, God... another tourist" vibes we got from basically everyone else in Colorado. On the contrary, they couldn't have been happier to see us and welcome us to their little city."
"We have stayed here 3 or 4 times due to the close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park. The campground is extremely well managed, clean and well maintained. "
"You are pinned up against private property around the lake, the camp sites are in the dirt area when you get to the lake down to the left."
"The location is great, there’s about 10 designated camp sites to choose from and great hiking trails nearby. The drive in is easy."
"Minutes away from NP entrances and Estes Park, yet totally secluded in the mountain wilderness.
We got a site furthest away from the entrance / highway, up a steep road (Yogi’s “Hey Hey Highway”)."
"We stayed in site 100 and the other sites were a bit close by. No trees between us and the site on either side, but we did face the hill so the view was nice."
TravelerThe road was a little rough for a pop up camper. More for tents
ScoutAnother beautiful stay at Sunset Point. Fantastic spot. Great beach and close to town. Thanks again to our fantastic hosts, Nadine and Mike!
ScoutTucked away in a small farming community is this single space RV spot, next to a shop and along a field we don’t feel like we’re at a campground at all. Easy commutes to many towns and all the stores you could want just 15 minutes away. There is no sewer connection but we managed just fine. What a nice place to relax.
TravelerThe photos did not do this area justice!! There were some mixed reviews about needing a high clearance vehicle/4x4. We took our Subaru Crosstrek and the drive up was rough. We made it unscathed because my husband is a great driver but I wouldn’t try this unexperienced!!
The coordinates will take you to the start of the rocky part of the drive (Stewart road I think?) so from there to our campsite it probably took us another 25 minutes.
We set up camp a little prematurely because we were ready to be done driving, but once we started hiking up towards Loch Lomond Lake, we quickly saw a ton of even better spots with mountain and water views. Next time!
ScoutBusy but plenty of space for privacy. Walking distance down a navigable road to the reservoir. Limited amenities, but 1 bathroom and a trash site. Bears in the area. Permanent campfire ban taken very seriously, forest rangers around giving tickets for fire. $500 each. Don't be stupid! Take care of this beautiful place.
LegendDid not find disperse camping on bald Mountain Road, but grab this little pull off for the night. Fits one vehicle.
TravelerPartly my own fault. I didn't check the reviews! The road up is steep and has multiple sharp switchback turns. Got to the final turn and it was too tight for my rig and I bottomed out. It took some maneuvering but we managed to get out but it was super stressful. Plus, we found out the spots were full.
TravelerPositives: The drive is gorgeous, the road is mostly smooth.
Negatives: It is a pretty steep ascent. There were a few spots that would have been ideal but we're already taken. We looked a little further ahead and the road got rough. A lot of off road vehicles and the road is narrow in spots. The one spot we found didn't really fit us (31 ft Minnie Winnie).
Take away: If you have anything bigger than a sprinter van, I wouldn't try this. The scenery is gorgeous though!
LegendNot at all a beautiful area, only a few places to camp and it's a bumpy road and the access points are not good, none of the sites are level, and if you want to go further on to the next dispersed camping area which I did not, you have to drive 10 Mi through private property on a cruddy Road. No cell phone service of any kind and very little wildlife and not much to look at there at all.
Camping near Pinewood Springs, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Pinewood Springs, Colorado, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly fun. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Pinewood Springs, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 371 campgrounds and RV parks near Pinewood Springs, CO and 115 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pinewood Springs, CO is Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 90 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 115 free dispersed camping spots near Pinewood Springs, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Pinewood Springs, CO that allow camping, notably Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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