Colorado · Camping · Near Pitkin

Shavano Campground

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Jun–Aug
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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.

  • 1 site for group and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,142 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Salida Ranger DistrictPike and San Isabel National Forests

Shavano Campground is a campground in Colorado at about 9,142 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Shavano Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mountain Spirit Winery Ltd.

    Brewery

    Brewery · 4.3 mi from Pitkin
  • If it rains

    Waunita Pass

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 16 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Shavano Campground

    Best months: June–August. 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

      33° / -5°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / -3°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 9°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 20°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      65° / 26°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 32°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 39°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 37°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 28°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 17°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      46° / 8°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / -4°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sargents, CO, 16.5 mi away at 8,460 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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