Colorado · Camping · Near Pitkin

Mount Princeton Campground

17
sites
Yes
fee
May–Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 17 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 8,604 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Salida Ranger DistrictPike and San Isabel National Forests

Mount Princeton Campground is a campground in Colorado at about 8,604 feet, with 17 sites. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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    Mount Princeton Campground

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

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  • If it rains

    Evans Firewall & Savard Building

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Mount Princeton Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 11°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 14°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 21°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 27°

      6 wet

    5. May

      67° / 36°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 43°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 47°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 40°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 29°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 20°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 11°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buena Vista 2s, CO, 9.2 mi away at 7,954 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Mount Princeton Campground

17 sites for RV camping

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