Pine River
Open for the season. Operating late May through September on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations; payment on-site via Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature. No potable water available.
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 10:27PM MDT until September 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. This also includes the Gold Mountain, Elk and Ferris burn scars as well as areas of steep, susceptible terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado has led to already saturated ground. In addition, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Pine River Campground is a primitive, 6-site campground located at the terminus of Forest Road 602 in the Columbine Ranger District of San Juan National Forest. Situated adjacent to the Pine River Trailhead, it serves primarily as a base camp for hikers and backpackers accessing Pine River Trail #523 and the Weminuche Wilderness. All campsites offer views up the Pine River Valley, though private land adjoins the campground with no public river access until three miles up the trail. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs up to 16 feet only. Sites must fit within the parking spur, and no overflow parking is available. Facilities are minimal: a single vault toilet at the trailhead and picnic tables. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am, and generator use is limited to one hour at a time. Horses are prohibited within the campground itself, but the Pine River Trailhead offers a separate parking area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, hitching posts, and trailer turnaround space. Dogs are permitted but must be leashed at all times and never left unattended.
Directions
From Durango: Travel 17 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240), turn left onto County Road 501 for approximately 13 miles to Middle Mountain Campground, then continue 4 miles to the campground entrance. From Bayfield: Travel 22 miles north on County Road 501 to Middle Mountain Campground, then continue 4 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 884-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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