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

Live
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

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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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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