Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — 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.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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Individual Site, Per Night
One campsite for one night, tent or RV, picnic table, fire ring and grate, nearby restroom with flush toilets, sinks, and dishwashing basin.
RV Information
Up to 33 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 20 ft
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 30 mph WSW
Wed
89°F
Sunny
10 to 25 mph WSW
Thu
87°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph WNW
Fri
87°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph WSW
Sat
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph WSW
Sun
82°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph W
Mon
78°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph WSW