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Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
The legendary heart of Joshua Tree National Park.
Introduce
Pine River Campground is a picturesque and secluded destination nestled in the Colorado wilderness. Located on Co Rd 501 in Bayfield, this primitive campground offers an authentic outdoor experience with basic amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, Pine River Campground provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle of daily life.
- Primitive Camping: Enjoy camping under the stars at an affordable rate of $20 per night. The campground offers picnic tables and fire rings for your convenience.
- Amenities: Vault toilets are available, making this a suitable choice for tent campers, car campers, and small trailers (pop-up, teardrop, or up to 20ft).
- Environment: Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Pine River Campground is ideal for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. The area features well-maintained trails, perfect for hiking and exploring the nearby river.
Pine River Campground is a hidden gem that offers an unmatched outdoor experience. With its clear trails and stunning scenery, it’s a haven for nature lovers looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in Colorado's wilderness.
- Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised the campground for its gorgeous setting and well-maintained trails. One guest described it as a "diamond in the rough," highlighting the unmatched natural beauty and tranquility of the area.
If you’re looking for an authentic camping experience in Colorado, Pine River Campground is the perfect choice. Whether you're planning a short day hike or an extended stay, this campground offers a welcoming environment for all types of campers.
Activities
Hiking
Amenities
Public restroom
Tent sites
Children
Good for kids
Pets
Dogs allowed
Addie Langham
Jul 06
We did not camp here, but we did an 8 mile day hike to the river. This was a gorgeous spot with clear, well maintained trails. The scenery is unmatched. This is definitely a diamond in the rough.
Deryk Hagey
May 07
Primitive camping currently $20/night with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilet as well. Suitable for tents, car camping, and maybe a small trailer (pop-up, teardrop, 20ft maybe) in sites 1/2 or 3/4
A F
Jul 25
People learn! LEAVE NO TRACE!!! Campgrounds were filled woth micro trash same with the trail. 6 spots to camp. Please be respectful to the other campers with voice and music levels. Most humans come out here to enjoy the wilderness and silence. No credit cards accepted at this campground. No place for recycle or trash available at this location. No water available at this location. All camping spots are right off the main road & it's first come first served.
Ryan Heydt
Apr 14
I come here to enjoy the lack of people and glorious detachment from civilization. However, there are little to no amenities here, so be prepared if you come to camp. A vault toilet is open some of the year, but there is no running water at all. The sites are best suited to tents, and none seem accessible to RVs or trailer campers. This campground is also pretty far off the beaten path, so be ready for a 30 minute drive minimum to get to some semblance of humanity, which is really a general store and restaurant at Vallecito. Worth the trip every time.
William Leffler
Sep 24
Really good place to immerse yourself in nature but the camp sites are almost on top of one another, and not all spots will allow you to have your own parking spot along with, sites 1&2 has to share parking. Does have a bathroom so that is a plus. This campground is a more of a dry camping place because there is no running water here. Also unable to bring in a RV or a pop up not unless you take up all the parking spots in the parking area by the bathroom.