Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)
Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)
Part of San Juan National Forest
Overview
Pine Point Campground is situated next to Vallecito Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing and hiking.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Natural Features
The Vallecito lake, which is Spanish for "little valley," sits at an elevation of 7,900 feet. A scenic forest of ponderosa pine covers the campground, which offers many shaded, lakefront sites with easy access to the shore. High peaks of the San Juan Mountains are visible to the northwest of the campground.Recreation
Vallecito Reservoir is a very popular fishing lake, with anglers casting for German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities. A sheltered area for boats and an open play area are just south of the campground.A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are found in the area. The North Canyon Trail climbs through ponderosa pine and aspen forests. A short side trail leads to a scenic overlook of the lake. East Creek Trail provides access to a lightly used, scenic drainage where fly-fisherman can be seen casting for brook trout.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Important Notices
- Click here for more information on the San Juan National Forest
First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground. These campsites must be claimed in person. The contact center is unable to provide the availability by phone, so we recommend arriving early to secure a spot.
- For general information about the San Juan National Forest, please call (970) 884-2512. Campsite availability is not available at this phone number
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
Directions
From Bayfield, Colorado, turn north on County Road 501 for about 13 miles, to the Vallecito area. Turn right on County Road 501A and travel almost 4 miles to the campground, which is located on the left side of the road.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p>
Contact Information
FS Road 603San Juan NF, CO
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 015, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007 - HOST, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop PINE POINT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
