The Pinhead Institute
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 9,159 ft
- Elevation
The Pinhead Institute is dedicated to bringing in-depth scholarly public programs and collections-based exhibits to the Southwestern region of Colorado, particularly Telluride. Our mission is to serve as a facilitator between the hightly-varied needs of our community and the vast resources of the Smithsonian to enrich the intellectual life of the regional community.
Getting there
37.93940, -107.86300 · 37°56'21.8"N 107°51'46.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 51 | 60 | 73 | 77 | 74 | 68 | 57 | 45 | 36 |
| Low °F | 0 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 34 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 The Pinhead Institute
- Can you reserve a site at The Pinhead Institute?
- No. The Pinhead Institute is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near The Pinhead Institute
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- Matterhorn 6.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Matterhorn Cabin 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Mineral 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD 3.7 mi · Campground
- Sunshine Campground - Norwood RD 3.8 mi · Campground
- Matterhorn Campground - Norwood RD 6.6 mi · Campground
- Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD 7.3 mi · Campground
- Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD 10.2 mi · Campground
- Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD 10.2 mi · Campground
- South Mineral Campground 10.4 mi · Facility
- Cross Mountain Trailhead 10.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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