Pitkin
Pitkin, Colorado · 9,321 ft · In Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
Wildfire 40 mi N: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,321 ft (2,841 m)9,321 ft2,841 m
Sites1
Pitkin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
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.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Pitkin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance T-storms, 84% chance of rain47°25°
- ThuPartly Sunny, 9% chance of rain47°22°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain49°27°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain52°32°
- SunPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain51°30°
Nearby camping
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Quartz
Public Land · 2.6 mi · Pitkin
Quartz Creek Campground
Public Land · 2.6 mi · Pitkin
Middle Quartz Campground - Gunnison RD
Public Land · 4.2 mi · Pitkin
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Pitkin share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.1 mi
Camp site
Pitkin, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 8.8 mi
Camp site
Pitkin, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Maysville, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Maysville, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Buena Vista, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Buena Vista, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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