U.S. Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Wyoming

Pines Campground

The recently renovated Pines Campground offers a scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of North Western Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,160-ft. and is at the base of Owl Mountain with easy access to OHV and Wilderness trails

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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SiteFits, ftPeople / vehiclesFires
92010 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCampsites are $20/night. Payment can be made in person at the self-serve kiosk upon arrival

Pines Campground Offers two Toilets and Trash Services. Drinking water is available at Aspen Campground, about 2 miles away

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pines Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.28 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.32 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.48 inches of precipitationApril: 1.04 inches of precipitationMay: 1.75 inches of precipitationJune: 1.49 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.34 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.14 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.32 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.9°F averageFebruary: 23.8°F averageMarch: 31.8°F averageApril: 37.9°F averageMay: 47.5°F averageJune: 58.0°F averageJuly: 64.8°F averageAugust: 62.8°F averageSeptember: 54.3°F averageOctober: 41.9°F averageNovember: 30.2°F averageDecember: 21.5°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Laramie Rgnl AP, 2 miles from the recreation area point at 7,266 feet, station USW00024022 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 41.31° N, 105.63° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Magic Feather Broadcast Rx

    39 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

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Sherwood Pines Campsite Review

Recreation

This campground offers access to many recreational opportunities for the adventurer. OHV and Wilderness hiking are the two most popular options. OHV options include skill levels from beginner to expert riding. For those looking to take it easy, use the Forest Road 740 for scenic forest riding. For those looking for more of a challenge, use the Silver Creek road (780) or Calamity Pass. Those looking for wilderness access, use the Silver Creek, South Fork, Jack Park, Jack Creek, Illinois River, or Illinois Pass Trail Heads. All of these trail heads take you into the Never Summer Wilderness which is the back side of Rocky National Park.

Nearby

The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 35 miles from the campsite. Here they offer a public dump station and potable water fill all free of charge. Owl Mountain summit sits at 10,956 feet and is easily accessible by high clearance vehicles.

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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  • Camping Wyoming and the Black Hills
    Kenneth Lee Graham, 2023
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  • Moon Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Camping
    Becky Lomax, 2015
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  • Hiking Wyoming's Wind River Range
    Ben Adkison, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pines Campground?

Sites at Pines Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Pines Campground?

Campsites are $20/night. Payment can be made in person at the self-serve kiosk upon arrival

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pines Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Pines Campground have?

11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Pines Campground?

Pines Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Pines Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pines Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pines Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Pines Campground?

This campground offers access to many recreational opportunities for the adventurer. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation