Rio De Los Pinos Cg

About

Rio de Los Pinos Campground occupies a scenic stretch of the Rio de los Pinos in the remote western portion of Carson National Forest, just east of the New Mexico Game and Fish Recreation Area near the Colorado border. At 8,000 feet elevation, the campground is tucked into spruce-fir and aspen forest, offering a cool retreat and excellent trout fishing opportunities directly from camp. The campground has four developed campsites with vault toilets but no potable water. Dispersed camping is also permitted in the surrounding area when the developed sites are occupied. This is a primitive, lightly-used area best suited for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and river access rather than amenities. The remote location and lack of services keep visitation low. Access requires navigating approximately 15 miles of mixed paved and forest roads southwest from Antonito, Colorado. The final stretch on Forest Road 284 may be rough and is not recommended for large RVs or trailers. Day hikes and backpacking trips into the surrounding high country are available from the campground.

Directions

From Antonito, CO: Head southwest on US 285 for approximately 3 miles, then turn west onto NM State Road 443. Follow SR 443 for approximately 8 miles, then turn onto Forest Road 284 and continue approximately 4 miles to the campground. Total distance is about 15 miles from Antonito.