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.
$30 - $60 / 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."
"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. "
"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!"
$30 - $120 / 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."
"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."
"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."
GuideHard to find, no signs. You will get back up in there and will come to a Fork one road appears to go downward to the left, the other goes up. Stay to the left. Road is just about the limmit for 2wd. In a couple spots, but can be done in a car but could risk damage. Suv or van is passable. There are some drive up sites and some park and walk down in sites. The larger sites are the first few then the sites get narrow and crammed up between the road and the creek. Alot of shade, not alot of bugs. Zero cell service not much of a view. Creek is loud and drowns out noise
GuideRoad is passable by standard cars. No cell service. Layout can be crowded with little space between but was pretty empty through the week. 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. If you keep going out the road it turns to private property. The sites themselves have obstructed view because of the little levy wall for the lake, but if you walk over to the lake the view is amazing. There is a super easy family-friendly mini hike with great view and a little cell access. If you are facing the lake, to your right just behind you there are some rocks. Walk twoard them and then maybe 30 yards away from the lake you can walk right up. Just follow your way up that hill to a rocky outlook. 15 minutes if you have a small child 5 minutes if you are young and able to the top.
Scout14 day max per year and they are a real stickler. We stayed here 13 days total on and off during weekends when we can’t get a spot at campgrounds and they just kicked us out for the year- there’s only 16 other RVs and capacity is 65!!! Totally empty & Office Dude said come back in 2026!!!??? County doesn’t want my money???
GuideEasy gravel road, any car can do. Poor verizon signal 1 maybe 2 bars, cant load much. Very buggy. Great access to the river for fishing. There are a couple good spots down to the right just before the gate with riverfront access but some road and train noise. The rest of the spots are down the road past the gate and are a little close together but have shade.
GuideNo host at the camp yet. The forest leading to the campground appears to have experienced a wild fire but the campground itself is green and thriving. The water was not working yet. There are vault toilets and dumpsters. It really is beautiful and peaceful though
TravelerReverend ridge is a favorite of ours. Plenty of space between sites, electricity. Wooded and scenic.
GuideBase Camp at Golden Gate Canyon is everything you expect it to be and more from the overview! Nestled right in beautiful Colorado, even!& I love camping! Okay, I admit, I love‘camping’ in parks where there are cabins with beds and air! So of course, we stayed in a climate controlled cabin! Reminded me of KOA Campgrounds and similar price except this park is in COLORADO with amazing views and KOA’s are just barely outside of boring iowa/SD cities(the ones we stayed in) the scenic walks were worth it themselves!
But they have all sites, not just cabins, of course.(: I have 3 children and not one of them wanted to leave!!!(Made my sanity go a bit crazy, but says a lot when children stay somewhere for vacation and aren’t complaining and becoming bored before the end!) When we didn’t understand something they jumped to explain without being annoyed or irritated. They really hooked us up there! A little note: in my experience, and I’m sure everyone there is great, but Dillon, especially, took so much time to answer our questions show us around and ensure we had a quality time! He was so kind and has that approachable personality of someone who loves to help others and ensure you have the best possible time!! 10/10 would stop again!
GuideYou can drive for miles up this area and find a whole area all to yourself! The views alone are insane. Mosquitos will carry you away so lots of bug spray. No bathrooms but lots of places in the woods away from camp.
GuideWe stayed here last year and came back this year but there’s a gate up blocking the entire dispersed area. Thankfully there’s plenty of other places to stay!
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 364 campgrounds and RV parks near Pinewood Springs, CO and 109 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 89 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 109 free dispersed camping spots near Pinewood Springs, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Pinewood Springs, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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