Towering ponderosa pines and Colorado blue spruce create a forested canopy over Pine Point Campground's sites along Vallecito Reservoir. This US Forest Service campground operates from May through September, offering both hookup sites for RVs up to 45 feet and standard sites accessible by car, boat, or on foot. The rough access road requires attention, particularly after weather events.
Most sites provide substantial spacing between neighbors, with many offering direct lake views when the reservoir runs at capacity. The campground includes water and sewer hookups, drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic tables at each site. Campers can purchase firewood on-site when fire restrictions allow. Gail notes that "all of them offer the same shady, wooded campsites some of which are lakeside."
Vallecito Reservoir supports fishing from boats and shore, with reviewers reporting active angling throughout the day. The cold water provides relief during hot afternoons, though wind conditions can change rapidly on the lake surface. Kayaking and paddleboarding work well during calmer morning hours. Cell service varies significantly across the campground, with some areas maintaining connectivity while others offer complete disconnection.
Reservations fill quickly for prime lakeside spots, particularly site 18. The campground sits within easy reach of camping areas around Bayfield for supply runs, with camp hosts maintaining clean facilities throughout the season.
Description
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 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. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows 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. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds 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. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. 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. 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPine Point Campground is located in Colorado
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.
Address
FS Road 603
San juan nf, CO
Coordinates
37.4002778 N
107.535 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 40 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 52 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 53 min from Grand Junction, CO
