Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — riverside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min
Morrison, CO, CO★ 4.4 (232 reviews)From $41/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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.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.
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Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseCheck-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
Hookups30 electric sites
ADA sites30 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people
Amenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedEssentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Straight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups (water/sewer not available)✕ You require winter camping (seasonal operations only)
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Request electric hookup sites if needed, as hookups are only available on select sites
Paid showers available on-site
Best: May-October
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetT-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmAlert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, North American Mountain Lion, Golden Eagle present in area. Also Western Milksnake, Wandering Garter Snake, and Bullsnake.
Location
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
970-295-6700· Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Getting there →
From Fort Collins, travel west on Colorado Highway 14, to Ted's Place, and continue up the Poudre Canyon to mile marker 98.8.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Mountain Park cost per night?+
Mountain Park costs $41–$81 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Mountain Park open?+
Mountain Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mountain Park have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Mountain Park?+
Mountain Park can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Mountain Park?+
Mountain Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Mountain Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mountain Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mountain Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Mountain Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas
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$41 /night★ 4.4 (232)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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