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Pitkin

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Pitkin, CO, CO

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pitkin to be notified when sites open up.

Pitkin offers a peaceful mountain camping experience with excellent amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly hosts, and proximity to outdoor recreation like mountain biking, hiking trails, and fishing.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Beaver, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Southwestern Red Squirrel, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Flammulated Owl, Dusky Grouse, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird present in the area.

Insider tips for Pitkin: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to pay via QR code Scan and Pay feature. Kid-friendly pond stocked with fish on-site. Only wifi in town is at the corner store; plan accordingly.

Skip Pitkin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.. You visit outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally..

Best time to visit Pitkin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified in official data..

Nearby campgrounds: Quartz (Pitkin, CO), Snowblind (White Pine, CO), North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) (Salida, CO), Iron City (Nathrop, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pitkin

Cell signal at Pitkin (Pitkin, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Pitkin, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.✕ You visit outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure a site.

    Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to pay via QR code Scan and Pay feature.

    Kid-friendly pond stocked with fish on-site.

    Only wifi in town is at the corner store; plan accordingly.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified in official data.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Moose, American Beaver, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Southwestern Red Squirrel, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Flammulated Owl, Dusky Grouse, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird present in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    N/A· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
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    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Pitkin cost per night?+
    Pitkin costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Pitkin open?+
    Pitkin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Pitkin have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Pitkin?+
    Pitkin is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Pitkin?+
    Pitkin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Pitkin?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pitkin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Pitkin open, and what are check-in times?+
    Pitkin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $24 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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