Pawnee Campground
This campground has a total of 47 campsites for tents, campers, trailers, or RVs. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. Not provided: electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Eight people are allowed per site except for units 12 and 32 which will accommodate 15 people each. Situated at the foot of the Continental Divide, Pawnee Campground is in a mature spruce-fir forest. Be prepared for cold and wet weather at any time.
Reservations
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Pack animals (horses/llamas); recreational shooting (except for legal hunting) and being on trails posted as closed is prohibited. May 1 - Nov 14: Dispersed camping is prohibited. When open, camping is only allowed within Pawnee Campground (no camping is permitted in closed campgrounds). Nov 15 - Apr 30: Motorized vehicles are prohibited and camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of developed recreation sites except Red Rock Lake. Fishing and Hunting is permitted in accordance with regulations established by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Visit recreation.gov for fee information or Current Conditions under Campground Status. Pawnee Campground visitors are subject to Brainard Lake Recreation Area fees.
May 1 - Nov 14: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times. Nov 15 - Apr 30: Dogs allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.078975
Longitude: -105.567039
Elevation
10,400’
Directions
From Colorado Highway 72 at Ward, turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road. Travel 2.5 miles to the entrance portal, and continue another two miles to Pawnee Campground, located on the east side of Brainard Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.