Pawnee Campground Access provides 47 campsites at 10,350 feet elevation in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, offering convenient access to South Saint Vrain Creek and nearby alpine lakes for fishing and paddling.

The campground features vault toilets, hand-pump drinking water, picnic tables, and bear lockers, with reservations required through Recreation. gov ($29-$58/night).

Note that the campground operates seasonally May 1-November 14, motorized vehicles are prohibited November 15-April 30, and a timed-entry ticket is required for day-use parking in the recreation area.