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Pitkin Campground, Sawatch Range, Colorado
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| | Some activities here at Pitkin Campground are hiking, swimming, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so getting bored is not something that is likely to happen. Summer at Pitkin Campground comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is a little cooler of course, generally in the 30's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while Pitkin Campground night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the-10's. But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Sawatch Range. Taylor River has a delightful whitewater paddling spot nearby; if you're looking |
for a perfect tour, Curecanti National Recreation Area is quite near.
You've been indoors for too long, and Pitkin Campground in Colorado is a wonderful place to go. A campground like this is too pleasant to miss. Visiting Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is just
| something you need to do if you haven't yet, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Gold Creek Union Park Trail. Having a fine time at Pitkin Campground is painless. Get drenched paddling on Lake Creek.
The Sawatch Range scenery is always delightful. Pitkin Campground is frequently visited by the people of Pitkin. All the outdoors fun things right next door to Pitkin Campground will keep you coming back repeatedly. A journey to San Isabel National Forest invigorates the spirit, and do take a hike on the Gunsight Trail.
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place any time of year, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Pitkin Campground; Gunsight Trail is a delightful local trail. This is a pleasant campground. Gotta ski! Monarch is a nice spot to do that, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always have a look
at nearby Maid Lake.
Going for a camping trip here in Colorado is something you should do. If you yearn for a little side journey, try Limekiln Gulch, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Middle Quartz Creek.
Having a great time in the Sawatch Range is painless.
Paddling on Clear Creek is so much fun, and great hiking is available along the Coyote Park Trail.
Go for a hike on the Pitkin Stock Driveway, and people from Pitkin love to come here. At Pitkin Campground you don’t see much rain; the month with most of the snow is December,
and June is when it's the driest. A lot of people stay at this campground to be near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
The good selection of local attractions, and the nearby outdoors recreation are great incentives to come.
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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO:
Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.61056
Longitude: -106.50056
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Outdoors Recreation Near Edwards, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Pitkin Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pitkin Campground, Sawatch Range, Colorado
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pitkin Campground. |
| | Camp Grounds Near Pitkin Campground:
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Middle Quartz Campground, Gunnison County
, 5 miles away |
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Gold Creek Campground, Gunnison County
, 6 miles away |
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Comanche Campground, Gunnison County
, 7 miles away |
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Snowblind Campground, Gunnison County
, 8 miles away |
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Mirror Lake Campground, Gunnison County
, 9 miles away |
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Monarch Valley Ranch, Gunnison
, 10 miles away |
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Colorado Dream Ranch Recreational Vehicle Park, Almont
, 12 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Pitkin Campground:
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The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen
, 28 miles away |
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Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista
, 28 miles away |
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Buena Vista Super 8 Motel, Buena Vista
, 28 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Gunnison/Crested Butte, Gunnison
, 29 miles away |
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Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison
, 30 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison
, 30 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison
, 30 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Pitkin Campground:
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Monarch, Colorado
, 13 miles away, 1171 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 34 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 36 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 36 miles away, 4406 vertical feet |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 38 miles away, 3267 vertical feet |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 39 miles away, 3635 vertical feet |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 41 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 43 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 54 miles away, 4040 vertical feet |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 54 miles away, 2601 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Pitkin Campground:
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Taylor River, Gunnison
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont) |
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Clear Creek, Chaffee
County
, 22 miles away, Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River) |
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Lake Creek, Lake
County
, 25 miles away, Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffee
County
, 29 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffe
County
, 29 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge) |
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| | Trails Near Pitkin Campground:
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Pitkin Stock Driveway, Gunnison County
, 1 miles away |
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Coyote Park Trail, Gunnison County
, 4 miles away |
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Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County
, 7 miles away |
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Gold Creek Union Park Trail, Gunnison County
, 7 miles away |
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Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County
, 7 miles away |
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Onemile Trail, Gunnison County
, 8 miles away |
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Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison County
, 8 miles away |
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28 miles away
