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Pine Cove Campground

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The campground is currently closed for the winter season. White River National Forest campgrounds typically open around May 20 as the winter travel season ends. Pine Cove operates first-come-first-served with no advance reservations.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 3:08PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

3:08 PM — 11:15 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE I-70 MOUNTAINS, SOUTH PARK, AND THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 3:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

3:08 PM — 11:15 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE I-70 MOUNTAINS, SOUTH PARK, AND THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

4:10 PM — July 1st, 4:00 PM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Pine Cove Campground occupies a prime lakefront location on Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco in Summit County, Colorado. At approximately 9,000 feet elevation, the campground offers views of Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile ranges that encircle the 3,233-acre reservoir. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis with no advance reservations. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs, though the campground is relatively compact. Vault toilets and potable water are available on site. Dillon Reservoir supports rainbow, brown, and occasional cutthroat trout, making it popular for fishing. Non-motorized watercraft can be launched from shore, while motorboats must launch from Dillon Marina after a mandatory aquatic nuisance species inspection. The area provides excellent access to hiking, biking, and winter sports. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all within 10 miles. A 14-day camping limit applies within any 30-day period, and food storage orders are in effect from May 15 through October 1.

Directions

From I-70 take Exit 203 for Frisco/Breckenridge. Travel through the town of Frisco south on Highway 9 to the Peninsula Recreation Area. Turn left and follow this road to Pine Cove Campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Peak One 0.2mi Heaton Bay 1.2mi Windy Point Group 1.9mi Prospector 1.8mi Lowry Campground 2.3mi Blue River Campground 10mi Boreas Pass Section House, Cabin Rental 13mi Gore Creek Campground 11mi Sugarloaf Campground 14mi

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $29

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Email SM.FS.DRDMailroom@usda.gov
Phone +1 (970) 468-5400

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Useful Links

USFS Pine Cove Campground
White River NF Current Conditions
White River NF Alerts

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