Are you in need of a campground near Pitkin, CO? Pitkin is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Discover great camping spots near Pitkin, reviewed by campers like you.
$26 - $250 / night
"Slept right next to the creek. Trailheads walking distance away."
"Lottis Creek is peaceful and beautiful, and just a great place to relax and enjoy the Colorado air. We stayed here over the weekend and really enjoyed the hosts on Baldy loop."
$25 / night
"This is probably my family's favorite area to camp in Colorado. Off the beaten path enough that traffic is minimal. But nice and close to some great four wheel and off roading areas."
"This place is beautifully positioned in the trees. Clean facilities, a wonderful camp host and fellow campers were great. 15 minutes from Buena Vista and 30 to Salida. "
"This was our first time camping at Mirror Lake, we originally were planning to stay at Gold Creek where we have camped before but decided to try somewhere new."
"The three miles from Tincup, Colorado were challenging for my 2017 CRV AWD...but we took it slow and crawled our way over and around the 12" rock covered road."
$22 / night
"You do have to drive for a while on unpaved roads to get here. The campsites are very spacious and rarely is it full."
"We were on the tail end of our 10 day camping trip through the mountains of Colorado and spent our last two days here. The camp host Steve is amazing!"
$22 / night
"Cottonwood creek and Cottonwood lake are close by. The first come first serve sites are spacious and well laid out. There is a very nice day use picnic and fishing docks on the lake."
"Cottonwood Lake campground near Buena Vista is my favorite campground on this particular road (my other favorite campground in the vicinity is Cascade)."
$25 / night
"I gave this a 4 star because of the crowds.I backpacked to a high alpine lake called Kroenke Lake in the Collegiate Peaks wilderness area near Buena Vista, CO in August to catch some high country Cutthroats"
"Campground was spacious and had direct access to the river from site. Host was decent but tough to access. Water pump near us was broke so had to get to site 18 for other water spigot."
"This spot is one of the best kept secrets for dispersed camping in Colorado. The road has plenty of camping spots all the way up to the lake. Most spots are wooded and offer plenty of shade."
"And do not drive up that section to the 3rd if it is already taken (scout ahead here, trust me). You won't be able to turn around and the road gets worse with no where to turn around and no spots."
"Walking distance to town of Pitkin. Definitely will be back. No phone service unless you have satellite service"
"Its proximity to Pitkin was ideal. We would stay here again. Well worth stopping in."
"The hiking is good with several trailheads and easy access to the Colorado Trail."
"Recommend the hike to browns lake nearby. Vault toilets at the trailhead if needed.
Our spot was right off the Colorado trail, lots of thru hikers going by."
$24 / night
"Sites were sheltered slightly by bushes it looked like and I noticed at the kiosk that there were several trails that ran through or near the site."
"We stayed in site 34 next to a bubbling creek. Very quiet, only a few other campers. The vegetation is beautiful, the air smells refreshing, and the water is extremely clean."
Travelerquiet, clean, lake is beautiful. came in without a reservation and had a great time
ScoutChecked out the lower sites of Gothic on a Tuesday afternoon. The first group of sites has a restroom and they are situated in the trees sort of on a hillside. All were occupied except for one site that just looked to difficult to get our 19' AWD van down into and then it really looked like positioning and leveling the van would be an issue. Also no solar due to being in the trees. These sites at least had a vault toilet available. Drove up to the next set of campsites - two spots were vacant here but again, we just couldn't find a spot to park the van that we were happy with (perhaps being a little picky, but wanted something where we could open our slider and set out chairs/ground mat, etc. The two sites that were open sort of left us in very bumpy road in and just didn't work. Drove up the road thinking to scout the next sites but turned around at the "high clearance/4x4 only" sign. Ended up going to Slate River and grabbing a dispersed site between Oh Be Joyful and the large Musicians site. Worked good for the van.
ScoutLess road noise and mayhem from the half moon sites
TravelerWe got here Sunday night to escape the crowds but it was still pretty full and we got super lucky with campsite #38. The road is quite rough but I could get here with my FWD sedan (just make sure to drive slow and carefully). Saw some deer right by our site and Gothic mountain looked stunning. Highly recommend!
TravelerFairly remote with basic services. Road was a bit rough with tight turns for the last 2 miles, so your 40' trailer might be challenging. Aside from those things, this was a fantastic campground in a great location. Beautiful lakes with good fishing, well marked hiking trails, waterfalls(!), friendly camp hosts, week maintained facilities and grounds. I've lived in Colorado most of my life, and this was the first time I'd been over Kebler pass... beautiful expansive views on the west side.
ScoutGreat campground with over 20 back in against the river sites. Several great spots close to river sites with mature trees and good amenities.
ScoutThis location is not worth $26 for RV camping. It's a bare dirt parking lot.
GuideFor a private RV campground, it's great. Sites are larger than many campgrounds. Laundry, bathrooms, and showers are clean. The staff is very friendly. Most sites are shaded.... a real treat in this area. This is our second stay here. Stayed in sure 87... Would choose this'd die again. Wifi and Tmobile (3 bars of 5g) great. They sell propane here. Not a lot of entertainment at there campgrounds other than enjoying there outdoors. It's a private campground.... So pricey@ $90 per might.
GuideSmallish rustic campground right on Taylor River. No electricity or dump. Site 5 was Riverside and has a wonderful shaded, private area in which to hang out/read beside the river. Lovely cool breeze in the shade. We enjoyed watching several rafters float past us. There is some traffic noise but only the occasional big truck going up the road is really audible above the sound of the river.... even in August. Bugs were not bad for us. Most of the sites are not level, but we were in a van so no big deal. The road in to the campground is very rough and full off potholes... beware. Friendly camp host. 2 bars TMobile 5G. I saw a water spigot, but can't speak to the quality. Numerous pit toilets throughout. The privacy or our nook by the river boots it to 4 starts.
Camping near Pitkin, Colorado, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Pitkin, Colorado, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of activities and beautiful scenery. Just be prepared for the unique challenges that come with camping in this stunning area!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Pitkin, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 337 campgrounds and RV parks near Pitkin, CO and 115 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pitkin, CO is Lottis Creek Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 115 free dispersed camping spots near Pitkin, CO.
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