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Gunnison National Forest Pitkin Campground

Gunnison National Forest · Pitkin, CO

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  • Address:Pitkin, CO
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The area around Pitkin Campground is popular for four-wheel driving in the summer and fall. There are many high-clearance roads in this mountainous region. The area north and east of Pitkin was part of the mineral belt. The roads were created by miners over 100 years ago. Snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers use the Pitkin campground as a winter trailhead.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Gunnison National Forest

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Inter Ocean Pass

Colorado

2.7 mi981 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Lake Irwin Loop Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

4.2 mi482 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Slate River Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

5.9 mi1,686 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Mesa Seco Snowmobile

Colorado

10.6 mi2,316 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert

Hoodoo Gap

Colorado

3.4 mi1,778 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Lost Lake Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

2.5 mi771 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Gunnison National Forest Pitkin Campground

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Pitkin Cg Ski

Colorado

2.2 mi781 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Middle Quartz Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

4.5 mi853 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Middle Quartz Trail

Middle Quartz Trail

Colorado

1.6 mi233 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Cumberland Pass Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

26.8 mi2,713 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Pitkin Connector Trail

Colorado

0.1 mi59 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

North Bald Pitkin Cut-Off Trail

Colorado

1.4 mi
Trail

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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