4.1 mi awayMedano Pass Primitive Road Campsites
Campground
Campground
Piñon Flats Campground
Colorado · Best spring, fall
Overview
Piñon Flats is a National Park Service campground located one mile north of the Visitor Center, open April through October. All sites are by reservation on recreation.gov. Beginning in the 2026 season, Individual and group sites can be reserved up to 3 months in advance.
Location
Getting there
Pinon Flats Campground is located at the north end of CO Highway 150. Do not use computer mapping programs in the Rocky Mountains!
Weather notes
March and April are the snowiest months of the year. In later spring when Medano Creek is flowing, snow or high winds are still possible...or there may be calm, sunny, swimsuit weather. Be prepared for any conditions in spring! In summer, daytime high temperatures average 75-80 degrees F. However, sand surface temperatures can soar to 150 degrees F on sunny summer afternoons. Summer nights are cool, Fall is generally mild,. Highs average in the 60s - 70s F, with chilly nights in the 20s-30s F.
Amenities
- Firewood for Sale· Yes - seasonal
- Food Storage Lockers· Yes - seasonal
- Toilets· Flush (seasonal)
- Amphitheater
RV information
- 33 ftMax RV length
- 20 ftMax trailer length
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