Pawnee Campground
Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2020

On top of world (almost)

This campground is in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area in the Roosevelt National Forest. In any case, it’s a beautiful spot. Note It’s a pretty easy drive from Boulder, although the construction on the road up the canyon makes for a slow trip. Plus there can be a wait at the gate, which is regulated to make sure the parking areas don’t overflow. You can’t make reservations like up at Rocky Mountain NP. I’m sure it’s very crowded on weekends. Note that having a campground reservation doesn’t save you from waiting in line. We walked by Brainard Lake and then up around Long Lake, about 6 miles altogether. All pretty flat. There were lots of other people, but it didn’t seem overcrowded. Nearly everyone on the trail was wearing masks, or pulled them up as they passed others. The views are absolutely breathtaking, as was the altitude (10,600’).

  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pawnee Campground by Thomas B., July 9, 2020