The best waterfall campgrounds near Pitkin, Colorado

In Pitkin, if chasing waterfalls is your thing, you’re in luck—there are over 1,300 campsites geared for waterfall access. You’ll find everything from yurts perched on mountain ridges to tipis a short hike from cold, clear pools. The average night runs $169, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. favorite sites with strong reputations include Marble Mountain Yurt (113 reviews), Twin Bridges Campground (57 reviews), and Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis (44 reviews). Expect hot showers, working toilets, and fire pits for late-night stories. Bring your rod, swimsuit, or saddle—fishing, swimming, and horseback riding are all just steps from camp. If you’re looking for terrain that rewards a little effort with the roar of falling water, Pitkin delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Pitkin

In Pitkin, if chasing waterfalls is your thing, you’re in luck—there are over 1,300 campsites geared for waterfall access. You’ll find everything from yurts perched on mountain ridges to tipis a short hike from cold, clear pools. The average night runs $169, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. favorite sites with strong reputations include Marble Mountain Yurt (113 reviews), Twin Bridges Campground (57 reviews), and Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis (44 reviews). Expect hot showers, working toilets, and fire pits for late-night stories. Bring your rod, swimsuit, or saddle—fishing, swimming, and horseback riding are all just steps from camp. If you’re looking for terrain that rewards a little effort with the roar of falling water, Pitkin delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Pitkin

1. Twin Bridges Campground

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45mi from Pitkin · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Overnight, Seasonal, and Extended Stay Camping, we are open year-round. We have 30/50amp sites (shade and partial shade) around our lake, 20 amp in the "upper campground," and dry camping (full facilities) along the Arkansas River (Gold Medal fishing) with access for all campers for fishing and floating. Many of our sites are great for star-gazing, watching meteors, looking for fireflies, and seeing the birds zip on by. We are conveniently located on Hwy 50, in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and have all sorts of rental options for your outdoor adventure needs. Whether you want to pitch a tent, try out the glamping experience, enjoy the convenience of an RV, or rent one of our fully equipped RVs, we have the perfect spot for you. We have four entrances marked by sail flags into the campground, two by the lake, one near the bathhouse, and one by the post office (on our property). The map of the Arkansas River has our campground listed! Adventure awaits with home to the highest mountain peaks in Colorado and the river and 102 miles of Trout Gold Medal Water. There is access to white water rafting, guided fishing, and fishing lessons. There are at least 5 hot springs within 60 miles of Twin Bridges Campground. Salida is considered the white-water rafting capitol of the US by some and has a whitewater park and surfing wave. Salida area is also home to a ton of hiking (14'ers anyone?) and mountain biking trails. The Royal Gorge is a quick 30 minute drive with restaurants and other fun near Canon City. The Sand Dunes are 90 minutes and Monarch Ski Area is 45, we have some of the best bird watching! Warbling Vireo, Western Wood-peewee, Cassin's Kingbird to name a few.

2. Marble Mountain Yurt

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49mi from Pitkin · 1 site · Lodging

Enjoy hut-style glamping at its finest in our modern mountain yurt. Bask in the sun and take in the stunning panoramic mountain views on our one-acre property above the quirky town of Marble, CO. With immediate access to public lands and some of the best backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, lakes, rivers, and BBQ in Colorado, there is truly something for everyone to love! The heated bathhouse features a toilet and foot pump sink. Purified drinking water is available from May - September. You must bring your own water from October - April. The kitchen features an oven/range and basic cooking and serving supplies. There is no refrigerator, so please bring your own cooler and ice. Campfires are allowed, but it is your responsibility to determine if there is a fire ban in effect. Firewood may be available or dead wood can be collected on the property. There is a picnic table nestled in the scrub oaks. We only rent one side and the entire property is private to you! We do have neighbors, but the property is pretty well tucked away. You may see the occasional vehicle or hiker on the road or hear someone doing some yard work, but it is generally very quiet and secluded at the yurt. Our neighbors have chosen to live in Marble for its privacy and tranquillity. Please show them respect by keeping the noise down and leaving them be. If you have questions or need help, call us from the yurt landline. Winter camping experience/equipment and a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle with severe snow-rated tires and chains may be required to access the yurt Oct-April. During large snow events, driving to the yurt may be impossible in any vehicle. Skiing to the yurt may be an option Dec - Feb. Gear sleds are available at the yurt for your use.

3. Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis

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24mi from Pitkin · 7 sites · Lodging

The Mountain Goat Lodge is set within 20 acres of rolling pastures at the foot of the famous Sawatch Mountain Range. Our resident goats roam the meadows, providing us with the milk, cheese, and yogurt for our tasty homecooked breakfasts and our cheese-making classes. We are located in central Colorado in pristine wilderness, yet just 6 miles from the historic town of Salida. In addition to the tipis, we are a full service Bed and Breakfast lodge. We have campers and a vintage trailer available to rent. The tipis have a full-sized bathhouse for use by our tipi guests. Guests need to provide their own toiletries and towels. New in 2022: We have added a queen sized bed and mattress to each of the tipis.. Campers still should bring their own bedding (sleeping bags, pillows) or if need be, can rent bedding from us.

4. Gunnison National Forest

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423 sites · Crested Butte, Colorado

Venture into the wild mountain wilderness of western Colorado.

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5. Grand Mesa National Forest

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316 sites · Cedaredge, Colorado

Escape to a high elevation forest brimming with lakes, trails, and scenic views.

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6. San Isabel National Forest

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912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado

Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.

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7. Pike National Forest

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904 sites · Westcreek, Colorado

A surprisingly diverse landscape sprawled throughout a huge national forest.

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8. Rio Grande National Forest

85%

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691 sites · Alpine, Colorado

Explore the many ecosystems of south-central Colorado in this massive national forest.

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Electrical hookup

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9. White River National Forest

93%

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1193 sites · Fulford, Colorado

Unspoiled scenery and year-round recreation abound in the nation’s most visited national forest.

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Public campgrounds near Pitkin

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Pitkin Campground

0.9mi from Pitkin · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Quartz Campground

3.3mi from Pitkin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Gold Creek Campground

4.5mi from Pitkin · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Middle Quartz Campground

5.1mi from Pitkin · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Snowblind Campground

8.1mi from Pitkin · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

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North Fork Campground

11mi from Pitkin · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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Mirror Lake Campground

11mi from Pitkin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Iron City Campground

12mi from Pitkin · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Monarch Park Campground

12mi from Pitkin · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Cold Spring Campground

13mi from Pitkin · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Lottis Creek Campground

13mi from Pitkin · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Lodgepole Campground

13mi from Pitkin · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Nancy

November 2025

With kids

2 nights at Marble Mountain Yurt

We love the yurt! It is a wonderful get-away. Comfortable and clean. Amazing views. Evan and Meg are helpful and communicate clearly.

Diana

October 2025

2 nights at Marble Mountain Yurt

The yurt was beautiful and comfortable. The outhouse was very clean as well.

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Mel

August 2025

1 night at Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis

obsesssssed !! felt safe & cozy in our tipi — plenty of animals to see & amenities available !

Allie

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marble Mountain Yurt

This was a beautiful and secluded plot of land. The yurt had everything we needed! Beds were comfy. We very much enjoyed our time here. To quote my friend “I’d do that trip 100 times over again”.

Andy

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marble Mountain Yurt

My partner, dogs and I absolutely loved this Yurt! In addition to the amazing view, there is so much intention in the design and layout of the place. It has a decent lawn with yard games, hammocks and a fire pit plus easy access to the exterior bathroom (which was so cozy and smelt lovely being it is a compost toilet). The Yurt itself was to well designed. All the appliances and fixtures were easy to use when following the meticulous directions in the guidebook (photos were super helpful). We had such a great time playing games and getting cozy in the yurt, eating meals on the patio amongst the mountain backdrop and also exploring Marble and hiking around to see views, waterfalls and the quarry. Definitely would go again!!

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Matthew

April 2025

Tent

2 nights at Twin Bridges Campground

We had an extremely pleasant visit at the camp ground. The grounds couldn’t be prettier, fishing access was wonderful, and the hosts went above and beyond with our accommodation, advice, and fishing experience.

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Patty

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marble Mountain Yurt

This yurt was so well done. If you’re looking to get away and be in nature this is the place for you! Meg and Evan checked in to make sure we were all set up for our stay and had everything really nicely laid out so we had zero questions. We are looking forward to staying again! Our dogs had a blast running around and exploring the tiny town of marble.

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Juan Manuel

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Twin Bridges Campground

We stayed two nights total, camping right by the river. The scenery was breathtaking, and the sound of the river at night was perfect for us. There was a ton of birds on the property that were nice to listen to in the mornings. The bathrooms were also nice (flush toilets and warm water showers).

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Stephanie

February 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marble Mountain Yurt

Beautiful spot with gorgeous views. Felt like a luxury yurt based on having heat, electricity and a bathroom. Great space that comfortability fit everyone and was super cozy.

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Nancy

November 2024

With kids

2 nights at Marble Mountain Yurt

Fantastic location with a lovely view. Clean and well organized yurt. We had a great time.