USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Pines Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,190 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PINES CG (NFSR 740.2B) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Walden, Colorado
- Activities
- Camping, Tent, Camping, Trailer, Camping, Vehicle, Fishing, River / Stream, Picnicking, Special Landcraft (Ohvs), Viewing Scenery
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Pines Campground is located 25 miles southeast of Walden in the Gould Area, adjacent to the South Fork of the Michigan River, a scenic mountain stream. It sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Pines Campground has 11 campsites. The campground offers drinking water, campfire rings, toilets and has a scenic mountain stream. Keep the pines pristine by remembering to pack out your garbage. This campground is managed by Parks Ranger District in Walden, COPHONE NUMBER: 970-723-8204 MAX VEHICLE TRAILER SIZE: 20 feet NOTE: Water is generally not turned on at this campground until mid to late June, campers should come prepared with enough water. MAXIMUM CONSECUTIVE STAY: You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Double Site: $40 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 7° | -22° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 10° | -11° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 15° | 0° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 21° | -2° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 30° | 19° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 41° | 25° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 48° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 47° | 40° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 41° | 18° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 29° | -14° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 16° | -8° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 8° | -11° | 39° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- South Fork Trailhead · 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Michigan River 5.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Illinois Ditch Trailhead · 6.1 mi as the crow flies
Radial Mountain 23 mi Hike, Illinois Ditch Trail 4.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Jack Creek Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Jack Creek 0.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Zimmerman Lake Trailhead (#977) · 7.4 mi as the crow flies
Montgomery Pass 1.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Jack Park Trailhead · 7.5 mi as the crow flies
Jack Park 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there
All 375 trails in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · All 460 trails in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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All public campgrounds in Colorado · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.