Roosevelt National Forest operates Upper Narrows Campground along the Cache la Poudre River, offering seven sites with direct water access. The Forest Service maintains this established campground from mid-May through mid-October at $29 per night, with reservations available for advance planning.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 60 feet and provide generous spacing among trees. Campers report rough access conditions leading to the campground, so vehicles should be prepared for challenging road surfaces. The river location supports fishing and kayaking activities, while pets are welcome throughout the facility. For broader options in the region, consider camping near Roosevelt National Forest when planning extended stays.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRoosevelt National Forest Upper Narrows Campground is located in Colorado near Red Feather Lakes
Directions
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 32 miles.
Coordinates
40.6912917 N
105.4321389 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
Drive Time
- 45 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 15 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 1 hr 28 min from Boulder, CO
