Camping Paiolinho

 – Region: São Paulo / Minas Gerais — Serra Fina, Mantiqueira (Pedra da Mina approach, Queluz-SP)

 – Elevation: 1900

 – GPS Coordinates: 22.537° S, 44.773° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 4WD track from Queluz-SP or Lavrinhas-SP then 2hr approach 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep (cold + wet in summer; avoid)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: No — BYO stove + all food

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free — inform local fire station Queluz-SP before entry

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Start of Serra Fina traverse. Base for Pedra da Mina (2,798m — 4th highest Brazil, highest in São Paulo state). Very cold (-10°C winter), little water on traverse, rough terrain. Guide recommended for first-timers. Best May–Sep.

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