Pine Point Campground
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-603 Bayfield, CO 81122 970-884-2512 970-247-4874 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.3992, -107.5351
Overview of Pine Point Campground
Last Price Paid: $34
Reported by MissMarie on 8/26/2024
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by DaveKiwi on 6/16/2021
Number of Sites 30
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Sept. - May
Elevation 7,677 ft / 2,339 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Pine Point Campground 8 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 8/13/2020
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 6/19/2023
“Lake views with the best camp hosts ever!”
Reviewed 8/26/2024
| Nightly rate: | $34 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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We love this area. We have stayed near here at Middle Mountain Campground earlier in the year, and both experiences were really nice. This is a good place to go, if you are looking for something just east of Durango. Our spot had a lovely view, with very close proximity to the bathroom. Firewood is $10. There is drinkable water avail... more
We love this area. We have stayed near here at Middle Mountain Campground earlier in the year, and both experiences were really nice. This is a good place to go, if you are looking for something just east of Durango.
Our spot had a lovely view, with very close proximity to the bathroom. Firewood is $10. There is drinkable water available. There was plenty of shade from the pines, but the spot offered enough clearing for our solar panels & clam quick set tent, as well as both the 4runner & teardrop. Neighbors were quiet. I have to mention that the hosts Terry & Candy work their butts off. When new campers arrived, they quickly went to meet them , explain the overall camp offerings, and they kept those pit toilets cleaner than I have ever seen! They were constantly on their cart replenishing the bathrooms, and cleaning the sites. So impressive. Though $34 may seem steep for dry camping, that price is for the premium spaces on the water, which are very large overall. I'm a remote worker & my Verizon is enabling me to consistently view data, and stream a few YouTube vids with 2 bars. I would not attempt to watch a full movie though. There is an AT&T tower close by, but like a dope, I forgot to renew my hotspot. The host states it works "OK". The site closest to the entry has a large clearing which was reported to be better for a Starlink set up, if that is your situation. I hope to return every year!!!!
MissMarie would stay here again
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“Great Stay!”
Reviewed 6/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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We were in site 15, a waterfront site. Beautiful site with tall pines all around great view of the lake.Park host was excellent. Restrooms spotless. If you’re coming from the north end of Vallecito reservoir, the road in is very narrow, steep, and rough, so be prepared. Entrance from the south is much better.
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Retired & Restless would stay here again
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“This is a gem of a campsite. Great for big and small rigs or tents. ”
Reviewed 6/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Travel Trailer) |
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We had a blast at this campground. The camp host Gene was great and everything was clean. Big sites with lots of room to set up and good shade. Just water supply (no electricity) Easy access to vallecito reservoir which is gorgeous and great for SUP. Mountain biking options out of the campsite. Highly recommend this place Our rig is... more
We had a blast at this campground. The camp host Gene was great and everything was clean. Big sites with lots of room to set up and good shade. Just water supply (no electricity) Easy access to vallecito reservoir which is gorgeous and great for SUP. Mountain biking options out of the campsite. Highly recommend this place
Our rig is 35' long
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“Great lake views, awesome camp host”
Reviewed 8/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
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We had a great experience at this campground. Would definitely recommend. Camp host Eric is very friendly and keeps the sites super clean. The lake is your backyard, can’t get much better than that. Note: You have to drive about 3 to 4 miles on a dirt road to get to the campground. We experienced both loud and quiet days so that’s hit ... more
We had a great experience at this campground. Would definitely recommend. Camp host Eric is very friendly and keeps the sites super clean. The lake is your backyard, can’t get much better than that. Note: You have to drive about 3 to 4 miles on a dirt road to get to the campground. We experienced both loud and quiet days so that’s hit or miss.
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Em'sAdventures2020 would stay here again
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“Noisy as a city ”
Reviewed 6/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 30 |
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Beautiful campground beautiful Lake noisy as a small city generators running all the time dogs barking very very noisy
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Verizon 4G
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“Best campsite we've ever been in”
Reviewed 9/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
This is one of three FS campgrounds on the east side of Vallecitos Reservoir. The CO camping guide books I had listed this as the most scenic of the three. They were right. The lake is about 14 miles north of Bayfield, CO on Highway 501. Once you reach the lake, it splits into 501A heading east around the lake. After a mile it beco... more
This is one of three FS campgrounds on the east side of Vallecitos Reservoir. The CO camping guide books I had listed this as the most scenic of the three. They were right. The lake is about 14 miles north of Bayfield, CO on Highway 501. Once you reach the lake, it splits into 501A heading east around the lake. After a mile it becomes a gravel road known as FS603. It's about 3 miles to Pine Point. You pass Graham Creek and North Canyon campground first.
We pulled in here on the Tuesday after Labor Day. Only about 4 other sites were occupied including the host. The traffic flow is one way thru but many of the sites are back-ins with the angle opposite what you'd want. I suspect many ignore the signs unless they have very small rigs. A fairly good number of sites large enough for RV (40' max according to FS). There are 5-6 sites with excellent lake views but come at a premium $25 versus the standard $22. They give half off for Golden Age pass holders. The campground was very well maintained (the host raked each site after it was vacated), tables, fire rings, plenty of water spigots, clean vault toilets, and trash receptacles.
We were extremely lucky and found the best site in the campground vacant - #18. It was long, level, easy to back into and had uninterrupted lake views from our back and off-side door. Loved it so much we stayed 6 nights. Quiet, lots of wild life including deer, wild turkeys, grouse (we think), and free range cattle. Hiking trails were supposedly in the area but we only found 1 by accident. Fire wood available for purchase but plenty around for scavenging even that late in the season.
We had no cell service with T-mobile, but speaking with others ATT and Verizon did have service at least for voice.
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CJ would stay here again
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“Nicely treed Forest Service campground ”
Reviewed 8/25/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is an excellent campground. It’s not too big, not too small, but just right. Just about any type of camper would enjoy it. From tent campers to large busses. When I was here in the summer of 2018 the lake, which is actually a reservoir, was empty. It wqs nice to return and see it full! The campground literally is on the ... more
This is an excellent campground.
It’s not too big, not too small, but just right. Just about any type of camper would enjoy it. From tent campers to large busses. When I was here in the summer of 2018 the lake, which is actually a reservoir, was empty. It wqs nice to return and see it full!
The campground literally is on the shore of the lake. Most spots are nicely level.
There is water, and standard vault toilets, there is no electric.
I had two to three bars of verizon.
The road in was abnormally wide, hard packed gravel and not rutted. Any vehicle could make it.
The lake/campground is about 30 miles from Durango, a popular mountain town. There are a couple smaller general stores on the lake, where you could pick up a few supplies. There are numerous restaurants on the other side of the lake.
There are several FS campgrounds on the lake, all on the easter shore, but this one felt best overall, although they are all quite nice.
There is a host on site. Closes for the season this year I think he said 9/9/2019.
I did not stay, but drove the entire campground for the purpose of adding to the Campendium knowledge base.
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The Shifty Drifter would stay here again
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“Quiet Campground with lots of tall trees”
Reviewed 8/14/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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The pine tower above and provide great shade all day, the lake is serene, and beautiful.
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Irving Washington would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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