Can you reserve a site at Pine River?

Yes, Pine River is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Pine River have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Pine River — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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. Private land adjoins the campground, with no public access to the river until three miles up the trail. There is no potable water.

Although horses are not allowed in the primitive campground, the Pine River Trailhead has a parking area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts and a turn-around parking area for trailers.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Pine River

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

37.44687, -107.50586 · 37°26'48.7"N 107°30'21.1"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	3.2	3.0	3.0	2.0	2.0	0.8	2.3	3.4	3.0	2.6	2.7	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Pine River

Can you reserve a site at Pine River?: Yes, Pine River is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Pine River have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Also listed by

Pine River also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Pine River's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20

Restrictions:

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 16 ft

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Pine River

Vallecito Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Mountain 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO) 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Canyon Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Graham Creek Campground 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Florida Campground (Co) 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miller Creek 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Transfer Park Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Point Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Old Timers Day Use Area 5.7 mi · Facility
Transfer Park Campground 9.7 mi · Campground
Florida Campground 9.7 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Pine River