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Pine River Campground

Campground · National forest in La Plata County, Colorado. Run by USFS.

1Campsites
2.2 miTo Vallecito Reservoir

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (San Juan National Forest)
Campsites1
Site types1 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeNo
Tent sitesYes
Cabins or yurtsNo
Drinking waterNo
FeeYes
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sanjuan/recarea/?recid=43134
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Pine River Campground

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities Campsites accommodate only tents or small RVs. All 6 campsites have views up the Pine River Valley.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Pine River Campground is in La Plata County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.