Pitkin Campground - Gunnison RD
in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pagePitkin Campground - Gunnison RD
The area surrounding Pitkin Campground is popular for four-wheel driving in the Summer and Fall months. Many 4-wheel drive, high-clearance roads exist in this mountainous region. The area north and east of Pitkin was part of the mineral belt that extends into Leadville. Many of the 4-wheel drive roads were created by miners over 100 years ago. Pitkin campground is also used as a winter trailhead for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. There are 22 campsites.
Before you go
Season
May 23 – Oct. 7 (weather dependent)
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$24 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
Scenic drives that pass close
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