Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

## Overview

Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

## Recreation

The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout, among other species of fish.  
  
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 4-mile Young Gulch Trail.  
  
Other popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the campground include birding and wildlife viewing.

## Facilities

The campground offers accessible single-family sites, each equipped with a 12-by-15 tent pad, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill.  
  
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.

## Natural Features

The canyon's vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows and the campground is surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among Ponderosa pines on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first river designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

## Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

Lower Ansel Watrous

## Overview

Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

## Recreation

The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout.  
  
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail and Young Gulch Trail.  
  
Other popular activities include birding and wildlife viewing.

## Facilities

The campground offers eight accessible, single-family campsites. Four sites are walk-to tent sites. Each site is equipped with a 12-by-15 tent pad, table and campfire ring with grill.   
  
Accessible vault toilets are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the surrounding forest, or purchased from the campground host.

## Natural Features

The canyon's vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first National Wild and Scenic River.

Stove Prairie

Lower Narrows

## Overview

Narrows Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 32 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

## Recreation

The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout.  
  
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail and Young Gulch Trail.  
  
Other popular activities include birding and wildlife viewing.

## Facilities

The campground offers accessible single-family sites, including eight walk-to tent sites. Each site is equipped with a 12x15' tent pad, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill.  
  
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host.

## Natural Features

The canyon's vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first National Wild and Scenic River. The lower loop drops off steeply to the river.

Narrows (co)

Dutch George Campground is a lower-elevation campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and is a great place for Poudre Canyon campingIt is primarily an open flat area but there are cottonwood and ponderosa pine trees within the riparian zone of the river, providing shade to some of the campsites. This campground is well-suited for larger RVs due to the highway access, paved interior road, and longer parking spurs. There are 20 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Popular activities in this area include fishing, four-wheel driving, and simply relaxing near the scenic Cache La Poudre River and Wilderness Area.

Dutch George Campground

Mountain Park Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities. 

Recreation 
The Cache La Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail and Young Gulch Trail. Volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and horseshoe pits are located in the campground. Other popular activities include birding and wildlife viewing. 

Facilities 
The campground offers accessible single- and double-family sites, and a group site that can accommodate up to 75 people. Sites 1 through 32 have electric hookups. Sites 33 through 54 do not have hookups. Picnic tables, 12x15' tent pads, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Coin showers are located on-site. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host. Natural Features The canyon's vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. A forest of ponderosa pine trees covers the campground, which is situated on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first National Wild and Scenic River. ADA Access: N

Mountain Park

Kelly Flats is a first-come, first-served campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. There are 29 sites available including four walk-in tent sites. This is primarily an open conifer forest setting but there is a variety of vegetation found along the riparian zone of the river. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. The primary activities in this area include stream fishing and enjoying the ambience of the river as it flows through the campground.

Kelly Flats Campground

**Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire and will remained closed throughout 2021** Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. Recreation Popular activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding and viewing wildlife. A nature trail circles the entire area of Jacks Gulch, with one section providing stunning views of the Mummy Range. Facilities The campground offers an accessible group site with electric hookups, and five equestrian campsites without hookups. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The group site accommodates up to 60 people, several cars and up to nine RVs with hookups. Ten 14-by-17 tent pads are scattered throughout the site. A picnic shelter is provided. Two central cooking and picnic areas are on-site, each with four picnic tables, a charcoal grill and campfire ring. The two equestrian sites have four horse stalls each. Picnic tables, campfire rings and tent pads are provided. Each site can accommodate a horse trailer. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood, dead and down, may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host. Natural Features The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, dotted with aspens. Grassy meadows are scattered throughout the area. ADA Access: N

Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR 2021 SEASON

***Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire.**
Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire and will remained closed until rebuilt.

Jacks Gulch Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

We offer several options on our property. It is private and very serene with 360 degree views.

**RV Parking:** self contained units only. Picnic table, chair, swing , grill, hot shower in barn and fire-pit available. Hiking, and fishing, plus we have waterfalls! 55 a night. 6 dispersed sites.

**Rent our clean RV:** 2009 Jayco Jayflight. Sleeps two comfortably. Brand new Corsicana full sized mattress, shower, toilet, fridge and stove. Also fire-pit for cool nights! Hiking, biking and fishing are welcome activities! 155 a night

**Cabin:** Restored 1880's cabin with private hot tub and sauna. Brand new Corsicana bed. Grill, firepit, fishing, hiking and waterfalls. 200 a night.(weekdays) 225 a night (weekends)

[http://www.coloradocabinescape.com](http://www.coloradocabinescape.com)

Please e-mail or click our booking link on the right to request a reservation: [western\_riding@yahoo.com](mailto:western_riding@yahoo.com)

Colorado Cabin Escape and RV Park

Lory State Park

National Forest

Close to the highway but river drowns out the traffic.

Right on the river.

Right off  highway 14 but the river drowns out the noise of the cars 🤘🏻

River flow all night!

Open: All year 

Reservations: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

Out of season FCFS 

Fees: Reservation on line $9.00 call enter $10.00 

water, pit toilets, picnic table, trash, bear box for tent sites, fire ring/w grill 

No sewer hookups The sites are on the small side and a bit cramped. The Cache La Poudre River runs along the back side of the campground and provides a beautiful backdrop along with the tumbling towering rock bluffs. The drive along the canyon is a delight. 

Directions: Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on US Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) and travel approximately 13 miles.  

LNT 

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