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48.1314, -103.2376
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Learn more about alerts →Hikers and OHV riders who pack in their own water and want direct access to the Never Summer Wilderness back-country. Fall is the sweet spot: crisp days, aspen color late September into early October, and quieter trails than summer. Walden is 35 miles out, so top off water at Asp
No potable water on-site is a real logistics burden if you forget or run low. With no hookups, dump station, or showers, and the nearest town 35 miles away, this place will frustrate anyone who didn't plan supplies ahead. Hunting season runs concurrently with fall peak, worth kno
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Pines Campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,160 feet at the base of Owl Mountain. The campground offers two toilets and trash services, with drinking water available at Aspen Campground about 2 miles away. It provides access to OHV trails ranging from beginner to expert levels, including Forest Road 740 for scenic riding and Silver Creek Road 780 or Calamity Pass for challenges, as well as trailheads into the Never Summer Wilderness such as Silver Creek, South Fork, Jack Park, Jack Creek, Illinois River, and Illinois Pass. The campground has 11 standard nonelectric sites in Loop A. Trash collection and vault toilets are available all season, with a maximum of two vehicles per site. Cell phone reception is limited, best with T-Mobile and AT&T. Due to high elevation, snow is possible in summer months. The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 35 miles away, offering a free public dump station and potable water fill.
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The recently renovated Pines Campground offers a scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of North Western Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,160-ft., and is at the base of Owl Mountain with easy access to OHV and Wilderness trails
This campground offers access to many recreational opportunities for the adventurer. OHV and Wilderness hiking are the two most popular options. OHV options include skill levels from beginner to expert riding. For those looking to take it easy, use the Forest Road 740 for scenic forest riding. For those looking for more of a challenge, use the Silver Creek road (780) or Calamity Pass. Those looking for wilderness access, use the Silver Creek, South Fork, Jack Park, Jack Creek, Illinois River, or Illinois Pass Trail Heads. All of these trail heads take you into the Never Summer Wilderness which is the back side of Rocky National Park.
Pines Campground Offers two Toilets and Trash Services. Drinking water is available at Aspen Campground, about 2 miles away
The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 35 miles from the campsite. Here they offer a public dump station and potable water fill all free of charge. Owl Mountain summit sits at 10,956 feet and is easily accessible by high clearance vehicles.
Context for the broader area surrounding Pines Campground (Co), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
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Best season: fall. Fall delivers the strongest combination of comfortable hiking weather and dramatic alpine color changes — expect crisp, sunny days (highs roughly 40–60°F) and cold nights that often dip below freezing (20s–30s°F). Trails into the Never Summer Wilderness show peak aspen and subalpine color from late September into early October, while crowds thin compared with summer weekends. This is the best time for clear views of Owl Mountain, wildlife viewing, and photography, though be aware of hunters in/ Peak months: September, October, August, July Avoid: November, December, January, February
Described as best season with dramatic alpine color and crisp, sunny days.
Drinking water is available at Aspen Campground, about 2 miles away
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