Narrows (Co)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $29 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (65 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/narrows-co to be notified when sites open up.
Narrows Campground offers a beautiful riverside setting on the Cache la Poudre River with excellent fishing for brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout, plus abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rafting, and whitewater sports. Campers praise its quiet, clean atmosphere and the soothing sound of the rushing river.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, Mule Deer present in area. Also: Golden Eagle, Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, Wandering Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Narrows (Co): Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly during peak season No barbs allowed on fishing hooks due to native trout protection Firewood available for purchase on-site Site 3 (Upper Narrows) offers river overlook but with limited privacy between sites
Skip Narrows (Co) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spacious, private campsites — sites are open and close together. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Narrows (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stove Prairie (Morrison, CO), Mountain Park (Morrison, CO), Ansel Watrous (Morrison, CO), Jacks Gulch (Morrison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Narrows (Co)
Cell signal at Narrows (Co) (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills up quickly during peak season
No barbs allowed on fishing hooks due to native trout protection
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Site 3 (Upper Narrows) offers river overlook but with limited privacy between sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 32 miles.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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