Established Camping
Roosevelt National Forest Upper Narrows Campground
Roosevelt National Forest Upper Narrows Campground is situated near Fort Collins, Colorado, in a forested area with varied terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Cache la Poudre River, which offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking, and the scenic trails of the Roosevelt National Forest.
Description
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Location
Roosevelt National Forest Upper Narrows Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 32 miles.
Coordinates
40.6912917 N
105.4321389 W
Drive Time
- 45 min from Fort Collins
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 15 min from Cheyenne
- 1 hr 28 min from Boulder
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
